Hydrocarbons Question 171

Question: Which one of the following will undergo meta substitution on monochlorination [AIIMS 1991]

Options:

A) Ethoxy ethane

B) Chlorobenzene

C) Ethyl benzoate

D) Phenol

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

-COOH group is Meta directing group hence, ethyl benzoate undergo Meta substitution.