NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
What is the effect of introducing an electron-withdrawing group at the meta-position in haloarenes?
Options
- AIt decreases reactivity
- BIt has no effect on reactivity
- CIt increases reactivity
- DIt stabilizes the compound
Correct answer
B. It has no effect on reactivity
Step-by-step solution
No effect on the reactivity of haloarenes is observed by the presence of an electron-withdrawing group at the meta-position.