Among the following, the compound that can be most readily sulphonated is
A.
benzene
B.
nitrobenzene
C.
toluene
D.
chlorobenzene
Answer :
toluene
Solution :
TIPS/FORMULAE :
$$ - N{O_2}, - Cl\,\,{\text{and}}\, - OH$$ are electron-attracting or withdrawing group due to $$ - M, - E\,\,\,{\text{and/or}}\, - I$$ effects where as $$C{H_3}$$ show, $$ + I$$ effect ( electron releasing ).
Because of the $$ + I$$ effect of the $$C{H_3}$$ group, toluene has the highest electron density in the $$o - $$ and $$p - $$ positions and hence can be most readily sulphonated.
Releted MCQ Question on Organic Chemistry >> General Organic Chemistry
Releted Question 1
The bond order of individual carbon-carbon bonds in
benzene is