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Most reactive compound among the following:

Correct answer: D. Ethyl benzene

  • A. Benzene
  • B. Benzoic acid
  • C. Nitrobenzene
  • D. Ethyl benzene

Explanation

Ethyl benzene is the most reactive compound among the options because the ethyl group is an ortho, para directing group that activates the benzene ring, leading to increased reactivity. Benzene, Benzoic acid, and Nitrobenzene are all less reactive compared to ethyl benzene due to the absence of such activating groups.

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