NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
Why are aryl halides less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reactions than alkyl halides? How can we enhance the reactivity of aryl halides?
Options
- AAryl halides are less reactive because they have stronger carbon-halogen bonds.
- BAryl halides are less reactive because they lack a leaving group.
- CAryl halides are less reactive because they have a stable, aromatic ring system.
- DAryl halides can be made more reactive by using strong reducing agents.
Correct answer
C. Aryl halides are less reactive because they have a stable, aromatic ring system.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Aryl halides are less reactive because they have a stable, aromatic ring system.