In the presence of a strong electrophile, which aromatic compound will undergo substitution the fastest?
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In the presence of a strong electrophile, which aromatic compound will undergo substitution the fastest?
Benzene
Phenol
Aniline
Toluene
Aniline will undergo substitution the fastest due to the strong activating effect of the amino group, which donates electron density to the ring.
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Q: In the presence of a strong electrophile, which aromatic compound will undergo substitution the fastest?
Solution: Aniline will undergo substitution the fastest due to the strong activating effect of the amino group, which donates electron density to the ring.
