Which of the following compounds is most reactive towards electrophilic substitution?
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Which of the following compounds is most reactive towards electrophilic substitution?
Toluene
Benzene
Chlorobenzene
Nitrobenzene
Toluene is most reactive due to the electron-donating effect of the methyl group, which activates the ring towards electrophilic substitution.
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Q: Which of the following compounds is most reactive towards electrophilic substitution?
Solution: Toluene is most reactive due to the electron-donating effect of the methyl group, which activates the ring towards electrophilic substitution.
