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The only o p-directing group which is deactivating in nature is
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$-X$ (halogens)
$-\mathrm{NH}_2,-\mathrm{OH}$ and $-R$ (alkyl groups) all are $o / \mathrm{p}$-directing and they activates the benzene ring $-X$ (halogens) are however $o / p$-directing but deactivate the benzene ring by withdrawing electrons from the ring due to $-I$ effect.
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