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Among the following compounds (I-III) the correct order of reaction with electrophilic reagent is [CBSE PMT 1997]

A) II > III > I

B) III < I < II

C) I > II > III

D) I = II > III

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

  I > II > III   Methoxy group is electron releasing it increases electron density of benzene nucleus while \[-N{{O}_{2}}\] decreases electron density of benzene.