NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the term used to describe groups that guide incoming substituents to the meta position in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions?
Options
- AOrtho directing groups
- BPara directing groups
- CMeta directing groups
- DActivating groups
Correct answer
C. Meta directing groups
Step-by-step solution
Groups that guide incoming substituents to the meta position in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions are referred to as meta directing groups.