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What effect does resonance have on the electron density in the benzene ring?
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A It decreases electron density
  • B It has no effect on electron density
  • C It increases electron density at meta-positions
  • D It increases electron density at ortho- and para- positions
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The correct answer is: It increases electron density at ortho- and para- positions
Resonance increases electron density at ortho- and para- positions in the benzene ring.

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