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The correct order of decresing reactivity of anisole (I), benzene (II) and nitrobenzene (III) towards aromatic substitution with a given electrophile isA. `(II)lt(III)lt(I)`B. `(III)gt(II)gt(I)`C. `(II)gt(I)gt(III)`D. `(I)gt(III)gt(III)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
The `-OCH_(3)` group of anisole is moderately activating while the `-NO_(2)` group of nitrobenzene is strongly deactivating.


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