Aryl halides are less reactive than alkyl halides towards nucleophilic substitution reactions due to:

  • A
    Formation of less stable carbonium ion
  • B
    Resonance stabilization
  • C
    Longer carbon-halogen bond
  • D
    Inductive effect

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