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In a reaction of C(6)H(5)Y the major pro...

In a reaction of `C_(6)H_(5)Y` the major product `(gt60%)` is `m`-isomer, so the group `Y` is

A

`-COOH`

B

`-NH_(2)`

C

`-OH`

D

`-Cl`

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The correct Answer is:
A

`Y=-COOH` because it is meta directing group while `-NH_(2),-OH` and `-Cl` are `O` and `P` directing groups.
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