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A group which deactivates the benzene ri...

A group which deactivates the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution but directs the incoming group towards o- and p- position is

A

`-NH_(2)`

B

`-Cl`

C

`-NO_(2)`

D

`-C_(2)H_(5)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`-Cl` deactivates due to domination -I. effect and o, p-director due to +M. effect.
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