Compared to benzene, how reactive is nitrobenzene?

Question

Compared to benzene, how reactive is nitrobenzene?

1 Answer

Impact of this question

5071 views around the world

You can reuse this answer
Creative Commons License

Answer 1 · 2016-12-05T11:29:39

Nitrobenzene is LESS reactive than benzene.

Explanation:

The nitro group, #-N^(+)(=O)O^-# is formally electron withdrawing. And the resonance structure suggests this by placing the quaternized nitrogen directly next to the benzene ring. The result? Nitrobenzene is much less reactive in aromatic electrophilic substitution reactions.

Science

Math

Humanities

... and beyond

Compared to benzene, how reactive is nitrobenzene?

1 Answer

Explanation:

Related questions

Impact of this question