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What is the impact of the halogen atom's -I effect on the benzene ring?
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A It increases electron density
  • B It has no effect on electron density
  • C It withdraws electrons from the ring
  • D It stabilizes the ring
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It withdraws electrons from the ring
The halogen atom's -I effect has some tendency to withdraw electrons from the benzene ring.

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