Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 78
Question: Nitro group in nitrobenzene is a [MNR 1986]
Options:
A) Ortho director
B) Meta director
C) Para director
D) Ortho and para director
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Presence of $ -NO_2 $ group decreases electron density at o- and p- positions. Hence, incoming electrophile goes to m position. Therefore it is m-directing group.
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