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Published on: August 13, 2026
The rate of attack of an electrophile is least when 
in the given compound is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
and 
are activating groups. They activates the benzene ring for the attack by an electrophile. 
is a deactivating group. Due to its strong
-I effect, it reduces the electron density in the benzene ring which tends to inhibit the electrophilic attack.
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