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Which of the following is an example of a meta directing group in...
Which of the following is an example of a meta directing group in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions?
Options
- A-OH
- B-NH2
- C-NO2
- D-CH3
Correct answer
C. -NO2
Step-by-step solution
In electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, the nitro group (-NO2) is a meta directing group, as it directs incoming substituents to the meta position on the benzene ring.