The correct order of reactivity in electrophilic substitution reaction of the following compounds is : [figure]
- B > C > A > D
- B > A > C > D
- D > C > B > A
- A > B > C > D
Answer
(2) B > A > C > D
Solution
Rate of electrophilic substitution ∝ electron density in the ring
B (–CH3): +I and hyperconjugation ⇒ activating ⇒ most reactive
A (benzene): reference
C (–Cl): –I > +R ⇒ weakly deactivating
D (–NO2): –I and –R ⇒ strongly deactivating ⇒ least reactive
∴ B > A > C > D
Answer: (2)