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The order of decreasing reactivity towards an electrophilic reagent for the following would be
(i) benzene (ii) toluene (iii) phenol

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Correct option: A

iii > ii > i

Option A (

iii > ii > i

) is correct because phenol is more reactive than toluene, which is more reactive than benzene towards electrophilic reagents.

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