Between resorcinol and hydroquinone, which one will have a higher reaction rate with Br₂ and FeBr₃? Justify your answer.

• A. Hydroquinone will have a higher rate of reaction with Br₂ and FeBr₃ because the two substituents activate the same position.
• B. Resorcinol will have a higher rate of reaction with Br₂ and FeBr₃ because the two substituents activate the same position.
• C. Hydroquinone and resorcinol will have an equivalent rate of reaction with Br₂ and FeBr₃ because they activate the same positions.
• D. Hydroquinone and resorcinol react slowly with Br₂ and FeBr₃ because both have electron-withdrawing groups.

Answer: (B)