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Alkoxy group attached to benzene ring is ortho and para directing. Justify.

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Alkoxy (R-O) group with +M -effect activates the ortho and para positions in the ring towards electrophilic substitution
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Knowledge Check

  • Three fused benzene rings are found in

    A
    naphthalene
    B
    anthracene
    C
    phenanthroline
    D
    None of the above