JEE Main202628 January 2026Evening ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Identify the correct statements : The presence of - NO ₂ group in benzene ring A. activates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions. B. deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions. C. activates the ring towards nucleophilic substitutions. D. deactivates the ring towards nucleophilic substitutions. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Options
- AC and A Only
- BB and C Only
- CA and D Only
- DB and D Only
Correct answer
B. B and C Only
Step-by-step solution
Presence of NO₂ group in Benzene ring deactivate ring towards electrophilic substitution reaction due to -M effective & activate ring towards nucleophilic substitution. So, B & C are correct.