NEET2013ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Some meta-directing substituents in aromatic substitution are given. Which one is most deactivating?
Options
- A- C N
- B- SO ₃ H
- C- COOH
- D- NO ₂
Correct answer
D. - NO ₂
Step-by-step solution
The deactivating tendency of given groups follows the order Thus, - NO ₂ is the most deactivating group.