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.

• A. The statement is incorrect because the electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction can statistically occur at one ortho position and one para position.
• B. The statement is incorrect because the electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction can statistically occur at only one meta position.
• C. The statement is incorrect because the electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction can statistically occur at two para positions and one ortho position.
• D. The statement is correct because the electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction can statistically occur at two ortho positions and one para position.

Answer: (D)