Which of the following would react most readily with nucleophiles?
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Nucleophile always attack on electron deficient site. Presence of electron withdrawing groups such as 
, CHO etc., decreases the electron density on benzene nucleus, hence such groups activate the ring towards nucleophilic attack. While presence of electron releasing groups such as 
or 
increases the electron density, thus deactivates the benzene nucleus toward nucleophilic attack. Hence, 
group activates the ring more than 
towards nucleophilic attack.
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