Which of the following is most likely to be the first step in the general mechanism for electrophilic substitution reactions?

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The first step in the general mechanism for electrophilic substitution reactions is the generation of an electrophile, typically by protonation or coordination with a Lewis acid. In this case, step II shows the generation of an electrophile, which is the protonation of the benzene ring with H+ to form the intermediate carbocation.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be the First