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What effect does the carboxyl group have on the reactivity of the...
What effect does the carboxyl group have on the reactivity of the aromatic ring in electrophilic substitution reactions?
Options
- AActivation
- BDeactivation
- COrtho-directing
- DPara-directing
Correct answer
B. Deactivation
Step-by-step solution
The carboxyl group deactivates the aromatic ring in electrophilic substitution reactions, reducing its reactivity.