Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 163
Question: Among the following compounds (I-III) the correct order of reaction with electrophilic reagent is [CBSE PMT 1997]
Options:
A) II > III > I
B) III < I < II
C) I > II > III
D) I = II > III
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
I > II > III Methoxy group is electron releasing it increases electron density of benzene nucleus while $ -NO_2 $ decreases electron density of benzene.
