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What effect does the presence of a nitro group (-NO2) at the ortho- and para-positions have on the reactivity of haloarenes?
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A It decreases reactivity
  • B It has no effect on reactivity
  • C It increases reactivity
  • D It changes the structure of haloarenes
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The correct answer is: It increases reactivity
The presence of an electron-withdrawing group (-NO2) at the ortho- and para-positions increases the reactivity of haloarenes.

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