Question

Which of the following compounds will have the highest order of their reactivity towards electrophilic substitution reaction?

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A) (III). (B) (IV). (C)- (II), (D)- (1)
• B. (A)(III). (B) (II), (C)- (I), (D)- (IV)
• C. (A)(I), (B) (II), (C) (IV). (D)- (III)
• D. (A)-(I), (B)- (III), (C)- (IV), (D)- (II)

Hint:

Electron-donating groups like OH and OCH3 increase the reactivity of the compound towards electrophilic substitution reactions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The electron-withdrawing group in Option 4 increases the reactivity of the compound towards electrophilic substitution reactions.