Which reagent can be used for the alkylation of aromatic nitro compounds

Which Reagent Can Be Used For The Alkylation Of Aromatic Chemistry QuestionWhich Reagent Can Be Used For The Alkylation Of Aromatic Chemistry Question

Which reagent can be used for the alkylation of aromatic nitro compounds

Options

(a) Methyl-sulfinyl carbanion
(b) Methyl-iodide
(c) Dimethyl-sulphate
(d) Methyl-lithium

Correct Answer:

Methyl-sulfinyl carbanion

Explanation:

Ar – NO₂ group is ring deactivating group. So it does not favour electrophilic alkylation in benzene ring . Therefore nitrobenzene undergoes nucleophilic alkylation through carbanion intermediate. So the reagent used is methyl sulfinyl carbaion.

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