Which of the following is the most reactive towards ring nitration ?
Which of the following is the most reactive towards ring nitration ?
A. Benzene
B. Mesitylene
C. Toluene
D. `m-` xylene
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Mesitylene `(1,3,5-`trimethylbenzene ) has three , `m-` xylene`(1,3-`dimethyl benzene) has two while toluene has only one electron donating `-CH_(3)` group therefore electron density is maximum in mesitylene and hence, it is most reactive towards ring nitration.
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