The order of activites of the various ortho and para director is:
A
−O−>−OH>−OCOCH3>−COCH3
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B
−OH>−O−>−OCOCH3>−COCH3
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C
−OH>−O−>−COCH3>−OCOCH3
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D
−O−>−COCH3>−OCOCH3>−OH
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Solution
The correct option is B−O−>−OH>−OCOCH3>−COCH3
The correct order of +M/+R effect is:
−O−>−OH>−OCOCH3>−COCH3 These groups activate the ring at ortho and para positions for the electrophilic attack based on their electron-donating nature. Hence option A is correct.