ic ring protonation b.loss of the electrophilic aromatic ring c. deprotonation of the aromatic ring d.addition of the electrop

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What is the first step in the general mechanism for electrophilic aromatic substitution?

a. aromatic ring protonation

b.loss of the electrophilic aromatic ring

c. deprotonation of the aromatic ring

d.addition of the electrophilic to the aromatic ring.

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