Replacement of `Cl` of chlorobenzene to give phenol require drastic conditions but chlorine of `2,4`-dinitrochlorobenzene is readily replaced because .

Options

A. `NO_(2)` make ring electron rich at ortho and para
B. `NO_(2)` withdraw `e^(-)` density from meta position
C. donates `e^(-)` density at meta position
D. `NO_(2) ` withdraws `e^(-)` density from ortho /para positions

Answer

D

Explanation

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