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Among the following compounds, the corre...

Among the following compounds, the correct order of reactivity with an electrophile is

A

`II gt III gt I`

B

`III lt I lt II`

C

`I gt II gt III`

D

`II gt I gt III`

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The correct Answer is:
D

`-OH` group is strongly activating.
`-OCH_3` group is slightly activating.
`-NO_2` group is strongly deactivating.
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