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EAS:Ortho vs. Para Positions
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond / EAS:Ortho vs. Para Positions / Problem 2
Problem 2

Is the following statement correct? Why?
The presence of an electron-donating group on the benzene ring could statistically yield as much as a 2:1 ratio of ortho to para isomers.
Diagram showing electrophilic aromatic substitution with EDG, producing ortho and para isomers in a 2:1 ratio.