Manipal MET2014ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Which pair is usually required for a nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction?
Options
- AAn - NO ₂ substitution and a strong electrophile
- BA ring bearing a strong activating group and a strong acid
- CAn aryl halide with an - NO ₂ and a strong nucleophile
- DAn unsubstituted benzene ring and a strong electrophile
Correct answer
C. An aryl halide with an - NO ₂ and a strong nucleophile
Step-by-step solution
An aryl halide with - NO ₂ substituents are highly activated for aromatic nucleophilic substitution reaction.