Hydrocarbons Question 216
Question: The only o, p-directing group which is deactivating in nature is
Options:
A) $ -NH_2 $
B) $ -OH $
C) $ -X $ (Halogens)
D) $ -R $ (Alkyl groups)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Electron accepting groups which make the substitution difficult are known or deactivating groups.
o.
p.
directing groups are as follow : $ -CH_3,C_2H_5(-R),-NH_2,-OH $ , halogens $ (Cl,Br,I) $ .