An equimolar mixture of toluene and chlorobenzene is treated with a mixture of conc. H_2SO_4 and conc. HNO_3 . Indicate the correct statement from the following.

MHT CET Chemistry question

An equimolar mixture of toluene and chlorobenzene is treated with a mixture of conc. and conc. . Indicate the correct statement from the following.

(A)p-nitrotoluene is formed in excessCorrect
(B)Equimolar amounts of p-nitrotoluene and p-nitrochlorobenzene are formed
(C)p-nitrochlorobenzene is formed in excess
(D)m-nitrochlorobenzene is formed in excess

Answer: (A)

Solution

The methyl group activates toluene (+I, hyperconjugation) whereas chlorine deactivates chlorobenzene (net ), so toluene is nitrated much faster and p-nitrotoluene is

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