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The ortho/para directing group among the following is
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Options:
  • A $\mathrm{COOH}$
  • B $\mathrm{CN}$
  • C $\mathrm{COCH}_3$
  • D $\mathrm{NHCOCH}_3$.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{NHCOCH}_3$.
For $o / p$ directing group, there should be partial-ve charge at the $o$-and $p$-positions.

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