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Some meta-directing substituents in aromatic substitution are given which one is the most deactivating?

A

`SO_(3)H`

B

`-COOH`

C

`-NO_(2)`

D

`-C-=H`

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The correct Answer is:
C
The correct order of deactivation is
`-NO_(2) gt -C-=N gt -SO_(3)H gt - COOH`
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  • Some meta-directing substituents in aromatic substitution are given. Which one is most deactivating?

    A
    `-SO_(3)H`
    B
    `-COOH`
    C
    `-NO_(2)`
    D
    `-C=N`

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    A
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    B
    `-NO_(2)`
    C
    `-C -=N`
    D
    `-SO_(3)H`

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    A
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