Identify the correct statements : The presence of –NO2 group in benzene ring A. activates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions. B. deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions. C.

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Identify the correct statements : The presence of –NO2 group in benzene ring A. activates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions. B. deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions. C. activates the ring towards nucleophilic substitutions. D. deactivates the ring towards nucleophilic substitutions.

(A) B and D Only
(B) C and A Only
(C) A and D Only
(D) B and C Only

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. Presence of NO2 group in Benzene ring deactivate ring towards electrophilic substitution reaction due to –M effective & activate ring towards nucleophilic substitution. Ans.  (4) B & C

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