Replacement of Cl of Chlorobenzene to give phenol requires drastie conditions, but Cl of 2, 4 -dinitro chlorobenzene is readily replaced. This is because,

Options

A. `-NO_2` group makes the ring electron rich at ortho and para positions.
B. `-NO_2` group withdraws electrons from meta position.
C. `-NO_2` donate electrons at meta position.
D. `-NO_2` withdraws electrons from ortho and para positions.

Answer

D

Explanation

`NO_2` withdraws electrons from the carbon bearing chlorine group making the C-Cl bond weak.