The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of ferric chloride $(FeCl_3)$ gives predominantly:

  • A
    Benzoyl chloride
  • B
    $m-$chlorotoluene
  • C
    Benzyl chloride
  • D
    $o-$ and $p-$chlorotoluenes

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Which of the following $2$-halo nitrobenzene is most reactive towards nucleophilic aromatic substitution?

Which of the following represents a nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction?

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The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of ferric chloride $(FeCl_3)$ gives...... as the product.

Which among the following statements is true about the reactivity of haloarenes towards nucleophilic substitution reactions?
$1$. Haloarenes are very reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction.
$2$. In haloarenes,the $C-X$ bond acquires partial double bond character.
$3$. The $C-X$ bond in haloarenes is longer than the $C-X$ bond in haloalkanes.
$4$. In haloarenes,the phenyl cation formed as a result of self-ionisation is stable.

Arrange the following in the correct order of reactivity towards nucleophilic substitution reaction.
$I$. $1-$chloro$-2-$nitrobenzene
$II$. Chlorobenzene
$III$. $1-$chloro$-3-$nitrobenzene

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