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.