What is the expected order of reactivity of the following compounds in electrophilic chlorination (Cl2 + FeCl3)?
(more reactive > less reactive)
A) I > II > III > IV
B) IV > III > II > I
C) III > I > IV > II
D) II > III > I > IV
Dear Student,
The directing power of the group is,
Hence the increasing order is II > III > I > IV
Option (D)
Regards.
The directing power of the group is,
Hence the increasing order is II > III > I > IV
Option (D)
Regards.