Question

Rank each of the following compounds in decreasing order of reactivity towards Friedel-Crafts alkylation.

Most reactive = 1; if a compound will not react, rank it as "non" rather than assigning a numerical value.

Compound A: benzonitrile

Compound B: acetophenone

Compound C: benzenesulfonic acid

Compound D: aniline

could you please explain as well? thanks!

Answer 1