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Published on: August 12, 2026
In the following compounds I and II, which positions are
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B
Among the given compounds, the position 1 or 4 and the position 2 and 3 are activated for
coupling reactions in compounds I and II respectively.
•On comparing 
and 
group has a greater effect than 
, therefore 1 or 4 in (I) will be more activated for coupling reactions.
•The -OH group is the electron releasing group whereas, 
is an electron withdrawing in nature, therefore, 2 and 3 in (II) is more activated for coupling reactions.
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