Which Sequence Correctly Ranks the Following Aromatic Rings in Order

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which sequence correctly ranks the following aromatic rings in order of increasing rate of reactivity in an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction?

• A) 1 < 2 < 3
• B) 2 < 3 < 1
• C) 3 < 1 < 2
• D) 2 < 1 < 3

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