The reactivity of compound Z with different halogens under appropriate conditions is…

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The reactivity of compound Z with different halogens under appropriate conditions is given below :

The observed pattern of electrophilic substitution can be explained by
  1. the steric effect of the halogen
  2. the steric effect of the tert-butyl group
  3. the electronic effect of the phenolic group
  4. the electronic effect of the tert-butyl group

Answer

(B) the steric effect of the tert -butyl group

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