Correct order of reactivity in electrophilic substitution reaction of the following compounds is:
Hydrocarbons · Class 11 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Correct order of reactivity in electrophilic substitution reaction of the following compounds is:
- a
B > C > A > D
- b
D > C > B > A
- c
A > B > C > D
- d✓
B > A > C > D
B > A > C > D
Step 1: Analyzing EAS Reactivity Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (EAS) reactivity is increased by electron-donating groups and decreased by electron-withdrawing groups.
- Toluene (B): is activating via and hyperconjugation.
- Benzene (A): The reference compound.
- Chlorobenzene (C): is deactivating due to its strong effect (which outweighs ).
- Nitrobenzene (D): is strongly deactivating via and effects.
Step 2: Conclusion The correct order of reactivity is: B > A > C > D.
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