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In the presence of a meta directing group, where is the electrophile most likely to attack during electrophilic aromatic substitution?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Ortho position
  • B Para position
  • C Meta position
  • D None of the above
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Meta position
In the presence of a meta directing group, the electrophile is most likely to attack the comparatively electron-rich meta position during electrophilic aromatic substitution.

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