STANDARD Chemistry Electrophilic Substitution Reactions MCQ Question
The correct order of reactivity towards electrophilic substitution is
benzene > phenol > benzoic acid > chlorobenzene
phenol > benzene > chlorobenzene > benzoic acid
chlorobenzene > benzoic acid > phenol > benzene
benzoic acid > chlorobenzene > benzene > phenol
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Detailed Explanation
In general, electron releasing groups activate and electron withdrawing groups deactivate the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution. Hence, the correct order is phenol > benzene > chlorobenzene > benzoic acid.
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