In electrophilic aromatic substitution, which of the following factors makes the meta position less reactive compared to the ortho and para positions for many substituents?

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In electrophilic aromatic substitution, which of the following factors makes the meta position less reactive compared to the ortho and para positions for many substituents?, Steric hindrance at the meta position, The -I effect of the substituent, The resonance effect of the substituent, The inductive effect of the substituent

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The meta position is often less reactive due to steric hindrance caused by the presence of the substituent at that position, making it more challenging for electrophilic attack compared to the ortho and para positions.

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