NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
In the presence of a meta directing group, where is the electrophile most likely to attack during electrophilic aromatic substitution?
Options
- AOrtho position
- BPara position
- CMeta position
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
C. Meta position
Step-by-step solution
In the presence of a meta directing group, the electrophile is most likely to attack the comparatively electron-rich meta position during electrophilic aromatic substitution.