Question

The order of decreasing reactivity towards an electrphilic reagent for the following,
(i). Benzene
(ii). Toluene.
(iii). Chlorobenzoic acid.
(iv). Phenol. Would.
A. `A gt B gt C gt D`
B. `B gt D gt A gt C`
C. `D gt C gt B gt A`
D. `D gt B gt A gt C`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Activating groups increases reactivity whiles deactivating groups decreases reactivity, hence order of reactivity will be