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Consider the following reaction : (...

Consider the following reaction :

(a) `CF_(3)`will activate the benzene ring
(b) `CF_(3)` will deactivate the benzene ring
( c) `CF_(3)` is m-directing
(d) `CF_(3)` is o/p directing
Select the correct options :

A

(i) and (iv)

B

(ii) and (iii)

C

(i) and (iii)

D

(ii) and (iv)

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The correct Answer is:
b
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