NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: HYDROCARBONS

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Which of the following compounds are not arranged on order of decreasing reactivity towards electrophilic substitution?

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Correct option: D

Benzoic acid> phenol>

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- propyl benzene

Option D (Benzoic acid> phenol>

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- propyl benzene) is correct because it incorrectly orders the reactivity; electron-donating groups increase reactivity, while electron-withdrawing groups decrease it.

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