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Is the functional group present in the molecule given below ortho, para directing or meta directing?

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A Meta directing due to increase in the electron density at meta positions.
  • B Ortho-para directing due to increase in the electron density at ortho and para positions.
  • C Ortho-para directing due to decrease in the electron density at ortho and para positions.
  • D Meta directing due to decrease in the electron density at meta positions.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Ortho-para directing due to increase in the electron density at ortho and para positions.
Correct Option is : (B)
Ortho-para directing due to increase in the electron density at ortho and para positions.

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