NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Despite their - I effect, halogens are o- and p-directing in haloarenes. Explain.
Options
- AHalogens have lone pairs of electrons that participate in inductive effect and direct incoming groups to o- an
- BHalogens have a greater electron density, which makes them o- and p-directing.
- CHalogens attached to benzene rings exert – I and +R effect. +R effect dominates – I effect and increases the e
- DHalogens withdraw electron density from the benzene ring, leading to o- and p-directing effects.
Correct answer
C. Halogens attached to benzene rings exert – I and +R effect. +R effect dominates – I effect and increases the e
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Halogens attached to benzene rings exert – I and +R effect. +R effect dominates – I effect and increases the electron density at ortho and para positions of the benzene ring with respect to halogens