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When dealing with polysubstituted benzenes, which of the following rules accurately describe the dirAromatic Hydrocarbons Chemistry Question

Question

When dealing with polysubstituted benzenes, which of the following rules accurately describe the directing influence for the entry of an additional electrophile?

Answer: A,C

💡 Solution & Explanation

In polysubstituted benzenes, strongly activating groups (like $-OH, -NH_2$) take precedence over weak activators or deactivators in dictating orientation. When directing effects reinforce each other, the major product matches this combined preference. Steric hindrance strongly disfavors the entry of a third group between two meta substituents.

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