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Which is more reactive, `C_(6)H_(6) or C_(6)D_(6)` towards electrophilic substitution?

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The mechanism involves two steps in which fission of C-H or C-D is a fast step.
Hence both substances `C_(6)H_(6) and C_(6)D_(6)` react at the same rate.
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