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Amino group is ortho-para / meta director.

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To determine whether the amino group (-NH2) is ortho-para directing or meta directing in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, we can analyze the resonance structures and the effect of the amino group on the electron density of the benzene ring. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structure**: - Start with the benzene ring and identify the position of the amino group (-NH2). The structure can be represented as follows: ``` C6H5 ...
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