The `NH_(2)` group of aniline acts as a / an ________ in electropilic aromatic substitution .

Options

A. deactivator and meta director
B. activator and ortho para director
C. activator and meta director
D. deactivator and ortho para director

Answer

B

Explanation

On account of resonance (+Reffect) the ortho and para positions to the `- NH_(2)` group become centres of high electron density Therefore `-NH_(2)` group acts as a powerful activator and ortho para director .