In electrophilic aromatic substitution r...

In electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions of chlorobenzene, the ortho/para-directing ability of chloride is due to its

A

Positive inductive effects ) (+I)

B

Negative inductive effect (-I)

C

Positive resonance effect (+R)

D

Negative resonance effect (-R)

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The correct Answer is:

C

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