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Select the correct statement about the nucleophilic substitution reaction of haloarenes.
A
Haloarenes are as much reactive than alkyl halides.
B
Nucleophilic substitution is more favorable than electrophilic substitution.
C
Presence of electron withdrawing group such as 
decreases the reactivity.
decreases the reactivity. D
Haloarenes are extremely less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reactions.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Due to resonance in aryl halide, 
of 
bond takes partial 
character and repulsion
exerted by electron-rich arenes make haloarenes less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction.
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