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Introduction to Electrophilic Substitution

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Consider the following compounds, The correct order towards electrophilic substitution reaction is :

A

(iv) > (iii) > (ii) > (i)

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(i) > (ii) > (iii) > (iv)

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(iv) > (iii) > (i) > (ii)

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(iii) > (iv) > (i) > (ii)

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Solution

The correct option is C (iii) > (iv) > (i) > (ii)
$N H C O C H_{3}$ is more activating than isopropyl group.
$N O_{2}$ is deactivating group, it will decrease electrophilicity of ring
More electron-rich ring faster rate towards electrophile.

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