Among the following, the compound that can be readily sulphonated is

Among the following, the compound that can be readily sulphonated is
  1. benzene
  2. toluene
  3. nitrobenzene
  4. benzaldehyde

Solution

$-\mathrm{CH}_{3}$ group in toluene activates benzene ring, its sulphonation is easier than rest of the three molecules. ,

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