The correct order of reactivity towards electrophilic substitution is

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The correct order of reactivity towards electrophilic substitution is
  1. benzene > phenol > benzoic acid > chlorobenzene
  2. phenol > benzene > chlorobenzene > benzoic acid
  3. chlorobenzene > benzoic acid > phenol > benzene
  4. benzoic acid > chlorobenzene > benzene > phenol.

Answer

(B) phenol > benzene > chlorobenzene > benzoic acid

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