NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
How does the presence of a halogen atom affect the reactivity of haloarenes compared to benzene?
Options
- AIt activates the ring
- BIt has no effect on reactivity
- CIt deactivates the ring
- DIt increases nucleophilic reactions
Correct answer
C. It deactivates the ring
Step-by-step solution
The presence of a halogen atom deactivates the ring in haloarenes compared to benzene, leading to slower electrophilic substitution reactions.