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.

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p.

directing groups are as follow : $ -CH_3,C_2H_5(-R),-NH_2,-OH $ , halogens $ (Cl,Br,I) $ .