Consider the following compounds Cl a NO2 b c OCH3 Arrange these compounds in the increasing order of reactivity with nitrating mixture. (A) c

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Consider the following compounds Cl a NO2 b c OCH3 Arrange these compounds in the increasing order of reactivity with nitrating mixture.

(A) c < a < b
(B) b < c < a
(C) c < b < a
(D) b < a < c

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. In Ph–OMe , –OMe is a electron donor group (+M). Ph–NO2, –NO2 is a strong withdrawing group (–M). Ph–Cl, –Cl is a electron withdrawing group.

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