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Which of the following statements is/are correct?electron-releasing group commonly act as an activating groupAn activating group activates all positions of the benzene ringThe effect of any group-whether activating or/deactivating-is the strongest at the ortho-and para-positions in the benzene ringAn activating group activates only the ortho-and para-positions in the benzene ring

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?electron-releasing group commonly act as an activating groupAn activating group activates all positions of the benzene ringThe effect of any group-whether activating or/deactivating-is the strongest at the ortho-and para-positions in the benzene ringAn activating group activates only the ortho-and para-positions in the benzene ring

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  1. "Electron-releasing group commonly act as an activating group" - This statement is correct. Electron-releasing groups, also known as electron-donating groups, often act as activating groups. They increase the electron density of the benzene ring, making it more reactive towards electrophilic aromatic substitution.

  2. "An activating group activates all positions of the benzene ring" - This statement is incorrect. An activating group primarily activates the ortho and para positions of the benzene ring. The meta position is not significantly activated.

  3. "The effect of any group-whether activating or deactivating-is the strongest at the ortho-and para-positions in the benzene ring" - This statement is correct. The influence of any substituent group on the benzene ring is indeed most pronounced at the ortho and para positions. This is due to the resonance effect, which allows the substituent group to interact with these positions most effectively.

  4. "An activating group activates only the ortho-and para-positions in the benzene ring" - This statement is partially correct. An activating group primarily activates the ortho and para positions. However, it's not accurate to say that these are the only positions activated. The meta position can also be activated, but to a much lesser extent.

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