Out of benzene, m-dinitrobenzene and toluene which will undergo nitration most easily and why?
How will you explain the directive influence of alkyl group (in the case of toluene)?
Arrange the following set of compounds in order of their decreasing relative reactivity with an electrophile E+:
(a) Chlorobenzene; 2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene, p- nitro chlorobenzene
Discuss measures for the control of pollution problems with special reference to the use of C.N.G.