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Which of the following is considered an electron-withdrawing group relative to hydrogen?

Options

  1. AMethyl (–CH 3 )
  2. BEthyl (–CH 2 –CH 3 )
  3. CChlorine (Cl)
  4. DHydrogen (H)

Correct answer

C. Chlorine (Cl)

Step-by-step solution

Halogens, including chlorine, are considered electron-withdrawing groups relative to hydrogen.

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