Hydrocarbons Question 216

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 as deactivating groups.

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



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