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What is the primary role of the carboxyl group in electrophilic...
What is the primary role of the carboxyl group in electrophilic substitution reactions of aromatic carboxylic acids?
Options
- AActivation of the ring
- BDeactivation of the ring
- COrtho-directing effect
- DPara-directing effect
Correct answer
B. Deactivation of the ring
Step-by-step solution
The carboxyl group in aromatic carboxylic acids primarily deactivates the aromatic ring in electrophilic substitution reactions.