Hydrocarbons Question 172
Question: Which of the following is not o, p-directing group
Options:
A) $ -NH_2 $
B) $ -OH $
C) $ -X $ (halogens)
D) $ -CHO $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Presence of $ -CHO $ decrease electron density at o to p positions.
Hence, attack of an electrophile occurs at m-position.
Therefore it is Meta directing group.