Theoretically, state the maximum number for the compound above to undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction.

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∻Solution∻ ‖ 1 ⋮ **Identify the compound**: Determine the structure of the aromatic compound in question. This will help in identifying the positions available for electrophilic aromatic substitution (EAS). ‖ ‖ 2 ⋮ **Determine the positions**: Identify the positions on the aromatic ring that are susceptible to electrophilic attack. Typically, these positions are ortho, meta, and para to any substituents already present on the ring. ‖ ‖ 3 ⋮ **Evaluate substituents**: Analyze the substituents on the aromatic ring to determine if they are activating or deactivating groups. Activating groups (e.g., -OH, -NH2) increase the reactivity of the ring towards EAS, while deactivating groups (e.g., -NO2, -CF3) decrease it. ‖ ‖ 4 ⋮ **Count the positions**: Based on the positions identified and the nature of the substituents, count the maximum number of positions on the aromatic ring that can undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution. ‖ ∻Answer∻ ⚹ The maximum number of positions on the aromatic ring that can undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution is typically six, assuming no steric hindrance or deactivating groups are present. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (EAS) ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ EAS is a reaction where an electrophile replaces a hydrogen atom on an aromatic ring. The reactivity and number of positions available for substitution depend on the substituents already present on the ring. ⚹◊What is the molecular formula of the compound in question?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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