NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Which of the following is a characteristic of meta directing groups in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions?
Options
- AThey increase electron density at the ortho position.
- BThey increase electron density at the para position.
- CThey decrease electron density at the meta position.
- DThey are highly activating groups.
Correct answer
C. They decrease electron density at the meta position.
Step-by-step solution
Meta directing groups decrease electron density at the meta position in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.