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Replacement of Cl of chlorobenzene to gi...

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

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` donates electrons at meta position

D

`-NO_2` withdraws electrons from ortho and para positions.

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