NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
What is the impact of the halogen atom's -I effect on the benzene ring?
Options
- AIt increases electron density
- BIt has no effect on electron density
- CIt withdraws electrons from the ring
- DIt stabilizes the ring
Correct answer
C. It withdraws electrons from the ring
Step-by-step solution
The halogen atom's -I effect has some tendency to withdraw electrons from the benzene ring.