why-is-pyridine-generally-less-reactive-than-benzene-in-electrophilic-aromatic-s

Question

Why is pyridine generally less reactive than benzene in electrophilic aromatic substitution (EAS) reactions?

Accepted Answer

Pyridine's nitrogen atom withdraws electron density, making the ring less nucleophilic.

Answer

The presence of nitrogen in pyridine makes it more planar than benzene.

Answer

Pyridine's nitrogen atom donates electron density, enhancing the ring's nucleophilicity.

Answer

Pyridine forms a stable carbocation intermediate more easily than benzene.