Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistrywhy does benzoic acid not undergo friedel craft reaction yaqub 12 Years agoGrade 12th pass
Rinkoo Gupta12 Years agoThere are two Reasons.(1)Due to deactivation of benzene ring by electron withdrawing effectof the -COOH group.(2)AlCl3gets bonded to the -COOH.Thanks & RegardsRinkoo GuptaAskIITians Faculty