Insert Either <, >, or = to Make a True

question 456

Multiple Choice

Insert either <, >, or = to make a true statement.
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• A) <
• B) =
• C) >

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Definitions:

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

A reaction where an electron-rich aromatic ring reacts with an electrophile, resulting in the substitution of a hydrogen atom with the electrophile.

Deactivating Group

A substituent attached to an aromatic ring that decreases the rate of electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Activating Group

A substituent attached to a reactive center in a chemical compound that increases the compound’s reactivity.

Inductive Destabilization

The destabilization of a molecule due to the transmission of charge through bonds, typically affecting reactivity and stability.