The set of meta directing functional groups from the following sets is: (A) –CN, –NH2, –NHR, –OCH3 (B) –NO2, –NH2, –COOH, –COOR (C) –NO2, –CHO, –SO3H, –COR (D) –CN, –CHO, –NHCOCH3, –COOR

Question

The set of meta directing functional groups from the following sets is:

(A) –CN, –NH2, –NHR, –OCH3
(B) –NO2, –NH2, –COOH, –COOR
(C) –NO2, –CHO, –SO3H, –COR
(D) –CN, –CHO, –NHCOCH3, –COOR

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. O N O , C H O , S OH O O , C R O All are –M, Hence meta directing groups. $//(1® Final JEE-Main Exam January, 2024/01-02-2024/Ev

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