−OCH3,NHCOCH3 and -OH are activating groups because the atom directly bonded to benzene ring activates the ring by +R effect using its lone pair of electrons. Activating groups are ortho- and para directing groups. -CN and −SO3H are deactivating groups because the atom directly bonded to benzene is bonded to more electronegative atom through multiple bonds and they are meta directing groups due to -R effect. Halides are deactivating groups due to -I effect.
Identify correct statement/s : (A) - OCH_3 and - NHCOCH_3 are activating group. (B) -CN and -OH are meta directing group. (C) -CN and - SO_3 H are…
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Identify correct statement/s : (A) −OCH3 and −NHCOCH3 are activating group. (B) -CN and -OH are meta directing group. (C) -CN and −SO3H are meta directing group. (D) Activating groups act as ortho - and para directing groups. (E) Halides are activating groups. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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Options
- A
(A) only
- B
(A), (B) and (E) only
- C
(A) and (C) only
- D
(A), (C) and (D) only
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