JAMB - Chemistry (2023 - No. 64)
Benzene can be converted to its derivative toluene by the addition of a methyl group. The reaction is an example of
Nucleophilic substitution
Elimination reaction
Electrophilic substitution
Addition reaction
Explication
The conversion of benzene to toluene involves an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction. In this reaction, a methyl group (CH3) is added to the benzene ring, replacing one of the hydrogen atoms, and the reaction proceeds through electrophilic attack on the benzene ring.