AIPMT PRELIMS2000Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Chemistry Electrophilic Substitution MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Increasing order of electrophilic substitution for following compounds:
A
IV < I < II < III
B
III < II < I < IV
C
I < IV < III < II
D
II < III < I < IV
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The order of electrophilic substitution depends on the electron-donating or withdrawing nature of substituents. Methoxy is the strongest activator, followed by methyl, trifluoromethyl, and then hydrogen.
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