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Published on: August 12, 2026

The correct order of reactivity towards electrophilic substitution is.

A
Benzene > Phenol > benzoic acid >chlorobenzene
B
Phenol >benzene >chlorobenzene >benzoic acid
C
Chlorobenzene > benzoic acid > phenol > benzene
D
Benzoic acid >chlorobenzene > benzene > phenol.

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The correct answer is:
B

In general, electron releasing groups by activate and electron withdrawing groups deactivate the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution. Hence the correct order is.

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