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Which of the following compounds are not arranged in order of decreasing reactivity towards electrophilic substitutionA. Fluoro benzene `gt` chloro benzene `gt` bromo benzeneB. Phenol `gt` n propyl benzene `gt` benzoic acidC. Chloro toluene `gt` para-nitro toluene `gt` 2-chloro-4-nitro tolueneD. Benzoic acid `gt` phenol `gt` n propyl benzene |
Answer» Correct Answer - D `-COOH` group is a deactivating group, hence benzoic acid is less reactive towards electrophilic substitution than phenol. |
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