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What is the expected order of reactivity of the following compounds in electrophilic nitration (more reactive, less reactive)?
Options
- AI II III IV
- BIV I II III
- CIII IV I II
- DII I IV III
Correct answer
C. III IV I II
Step-by-step solution
(III) is most reactive (resonance activation) followed by N (inductive activation). (II) is more deactivated (resonance deactivation) followed by (I) (inductive deactivation).