NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
Is the functional group present in the molecule given below ortho, para directing or meta directing?
Options
- AMeta directing due to increase in the electron density at meta positions.
- BOrtho-para directing due to increase in the electron density at ortho and para positions.
- COrtho-para directing due to decrease in the electron density at ortho and para positions.
- DMeta directing due to decrease in the electron density at meta positions.
Correct answer
B. Ortho-para directing due to increase in the electron density at ortho and para positions.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Ortho-para directing due to increase in the electron density at ortho and para positions.