Question
Question: The correct order of reactivity towards electrophilic substitution is....
The correct order of reactivity towards electrophilic substitution is.
A
Benzene > Phenol > benzoic acid >chlorobenzene
B
Phenol >benzene >chlorobenzene >benzoic acid
C
Chlorobenzene > benzoic acid > phenol > benzene
D
Benzoic acid >chlorobenzene > benzene > phenol.
Answer
Phenol >benzene >chlorobenzene >benzoic acid
Explanation
Solution
: In general, electron releasing groups by activate and electron withdrawing groups deactivate the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution. Hence the correct order is.
