JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 8.4. Organic chemistry reaction mechanism
Decreasing order of reactivity towards electrophilie substitution for the following compounds is:

- A \(c > b > a > d > e\)
- B \(e > d > a > b > c\)
- C \(a > d > e > b > c\)
- D \(d > a > e > c > b\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(e > d > a > b > c\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Higher the electron density on Benzene Ring, Higher its Reactivity towards electrophilic substitution Reaction
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