JIPMER 2010
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2010
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Hydrocarbons
JIPMER 2010 · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons
The only o p-directing group which is deactivating in nature is
The only o p-directing group which is deactivating in nature is
Options
- A
- B-OH
- C (halogens)
- D (alkyl groups)
Correct answer
C. (halogens)
Step-by-step solution
and (alkyl groups) all are -directing and they activates the benzene ring (halogens) are however -directing but deactivate the benzene ring by withdrawing electrons from the ring due to effect.