NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
What effect does the presence of a nitro group (-NO 2 ) at the ortho- and para-positions have on the reactivity of haloarenes?
Options
- AIt decreases reactivity
- BIt has no effect on reactivity
- CIt increases reactivity
- DIt changes the structure of haloarenes
Correct answer
C. It increases reactivity
Step-by-step solution
The presence of an electron-withdrawing group (-NO 2 ) at the ortho- and para-positions increases the reactivity of haloarenes.