NEETChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
In electrophilic substitution reactions, to which position on the aromatic ring does the carbonyl group typically direct the incoming electrophile?
Options
- AOrtho position
- BMeta position
- CPara position
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
B. Meta position
Step-by-step solution
The carbonyl group in electrophilic substitution reactions typically directs the incoming electrophile to the meta position on the aromatic ring.