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Among the following compounds the one that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration is:

1. Benzoic acid
2. Nitrobenzene
3. Toluene
4. Benzene

Correct answer: Toluene

Solution

Toluene is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration because the methyl group is an electron-donating group, which activates the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution reactions.

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