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Why are aryl halides less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reactions than alkyl halides? How can we enhance the reactivity of aryl halides?
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A Aryl halides are less reactive because they have stronger carbon-halogen bonds.
  • B Aryl halides are less reactive because they lack a leaving group.
  • C Aryl halides are less reactive because they have a stable, aromatic ring system.
  • D Aryl halides can be made more reactive by using strong reducing agents.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Aryl halides are less reactive because they have a stable, aromatic ring system.
Correct Option is : (C)
Aryl halides are less reactive because they have a stable, aromatic ring system.

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