Which of the statements below is true regarding the reactivity of benzene? Select one: a. Being rich in electron, benzene acts as an electrophile in a substitution reaction. Ob. Because of loosely held n electrons, benzene is less reactive than alkene. O . Substitution is preferred over elimination reaction to maintain benzene's aromaticity. O d. The presence of an acid catalyst is added in order to enhance benzene's electrophilicity.

Which of the statements below is true regarding the reactivity of benzene? Select one: a. Being rich in electron, benzene acts as an electrophile in a substitution reaction. Ob. Because of loosely held n electrons, benzene is less reactive than alkene. O . Substitution is preferred over elimination reaction to maintain benzene's aromaticity. O d. The presence of an acid catalyst is added in order to enhance benzene's electrophilicity.

Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry

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Chapter19: Eas: Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7E: When toluene is treated with sulfuric and nitric acids under special conditions, three nitro (NO2)...

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