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The rate determining step in electrophilic aromatic substitution is the
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  • A formation of intermediate arenium cation because it occurs faster
  • B formation of intermediate arenium cation because it is usually slow
  • C elimination of H+ from arenium cation which occurs faster to restore aromaticity
  • D formation of the electrophile
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The correct answer is: formation of intermediate arenium cation because it is usually slow
The rate determining step in electrophilic aromatic substitution is the formation of arenium cation is the rate determinity step, determining, while elimination of H+ from arenium cation occurs to restore aromaticity and this step is very fast.

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