The order of decreasing reactivity towards an electrophilic reagent for the following

I. Benzene II. Toulene III. Chloro benzoic acid IV.Phenol

IV > II > I > III

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I > II > III > IV

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II > IV > I > III

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IV > II > II > I

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Solution

The correct option is A
IV > II > I > III

OH group activates benezene ring more than - $C H_{3}$ group

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