Which of the following best describes a halide substituent effect in an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction?

A) The halogen atom serves as the electrophile in the reaction.
B) The halogen atom enhances the nucleophilicity of the aromatic ring.
C) The halogen atom influences the rate or outcome of the reaction, typically due to its electron-withdrawing or electron-donating properties.
D) The halogen atom stabilizes the carbocation intermediate formed during the reaction.