engineering chemistry MCQ #4628

What is the major product of the nitration of benzene?

engineering chemistry MCQ #4628

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the major product of the nitration of benzene?

    • A) Nitrobenzene
    • B) Dinitrobenzene
    • C) Trinitrobenzene
    • D) Phenol

    Answer: Nitrobenzene

    Explanation: Nitration of benzene gives nitrobenzene as the major product due to the directing effect of the benzene ring.