[figure] The correct arrangement for decreasing order of electrophilic substitution for above compounds is :
- (III) > (IV) > (II) > (I)
- (III) > (I) > (II) > (IV)
- (II) > (IV) > (III) > (I)
- (IV) > (I) > (II) > (III)
Answer
(2) (III) > (I) > (II) > (IV)
Solution
Electron-donating group ⇒ ring richer in electrons ⇒ faster electrophilic substitution.
(III): -OCH3, strong +R effect ⇒ most activated
(I): -CH3, +I and hyperconjugation ⇒ weakly activated
(II): benzene ⇒ reference
(IV): -CF3, strong –I effect ⇒ deactivated
∴ (III) > (I) > (II) > (IV)
Answer: (2)