NEET2013ChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Which of the following compounds will not undergo Friedal-Craft's reaction easily?
Options
- ACumene
- BXylene
- CNitrobenzene
- DToluene
Correct answer
C. Nitrobenzene
Step-by-step solution
Nitro group being electron withdrawing, deactives the benzene nucleus to such an extent so that it becomes incapable to give Friedel-Crafts reaction. Nitrobenzene because of its unreactivity towards Friedel-Craft's reaction is used as a solvent for this reaction.