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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 to `-I`. Effect and o, p - director due to `+M`. Effect
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  • A group which deactivates the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution but which directs the incoming group principally to the o- and p-positions is

    A
    `-NH_(2)`
    B
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