Which of the following statements about the reactivity of aromatic compounds is

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following statements about the reactivity of aromatic compounds is true?
  1. All aromatic compounds are equally reactive
  2. Electron-withdrawing groups increase reactivity
  3. Electron-donating groups decrease reactivity
  4. Reactivity depends on the substituents present

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following statements about the reactivity of aromatic compounds is true?
  • Step 1: Understand what aromatic compounds are. They are special types of cyclic compounds that have a ring structure and follow Huckel's rule.
  • Step 2: Learn about electrophilic substitution reactions. These are reactions where an electrophile (a positively charged species) replaces a hydrogen atom on the aromatic ring.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the reactivity of aromatic compounds can change based on what other groups (substituents) are attached to the ring.
  • Step 4: Identify the types of substituents: Some groups can make the ring more reactive (activating groups), while others can make it less reactive (deactivating groups).
  • Step 5: Conclude that the statement is true because the presence and type of substituents directly influence how easily the aromatic compound will react in electrophilic substitution.
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