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In the following set of aromatic compounds, the correct order of reactivity towards Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction is:

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i>ii>iii>iv
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ii>iv>iii>i
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iv>iii>i>ii
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iii>i>iv>ii
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Solution

The correct option is C iv>iii>i>ii
Reactivity towards Friedel-Crafts alkylation is proportional to electron density in the benzene ring.
Electron donating group increases electron density on benzene ring whereas electron withdrawing group decreases the electron density on a benzene ring.

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