Question

The increasing order of the rate of reaction towards nucleophilic substitution in the following compounds is:

• A. I < II < III
• B. II I< II < I
• C. I < III < II
• D. III < I < III

Answer 1

The correct option is C

I < III < II

Presence of an electron withdrawing group such as -$N{O}_2$ group at the ortho and para positions will withdraw electron density by -R and -I while at meta position only -I will be implemented.