Which of the following undergoes the most rapid nitration upon treatment with HNO₃/H₂SO₄? A) toluene B) benzene C) bromobenzene D) nitrobenzene

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Toluene undergoes nitration more rapidly than benzene, bromobenzene, and nitrobenzene due to the electron-donating effect of the methyl group, which activates the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution reactions like nitration.

Which of the Following Undergoes the Most Rapid Nitration Upon