How many of the following molecules will undergo chlorination at a higher rate than benzene and will produce ortho/para-substituted products?

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Only two molecules with electron-donating groups (EDG) ortho/para to the halogen, such as aniline and phenol, will undergo chlorination at a higher rate than benzene and produce ortho/para-substituted products. The other molecules in the list either have electron-withdrawing groups (EWG) or do not have EDGs ortho/para to the halogen, which will slow down the reaction or favor meta-substitution.

How Many of the Following Molecules Will Undergo Chlorination at a Higher