JEE Mains Chemistry Past PapershardMCQ SINGLE

Identify correct statement/s: (A) –OCH3 and –NHCOCH3 are activating group. (B) –CN and –OH are meta JEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question

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Identify correct statement/s: (A) –OCH3 and –NHCOCH3 are activating group. (B) –CN and –OH are meta directing group. (C) –CN and –SO3H are meta directing group. (D) Activating groups act as ortho - and para directing groups. (E) Halides are activating groups. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (A) (A) and (C) only (B) (A) only (C) (A), (B) and (E) only (D) (A), (C) and (D) only

Answer: D

💡 Solution & Explanation

(A) –OCH3 and –NHCOCH3 are activating group. (C) –CN and –SO3H are meta directing group. (D) Activating groups act as ortho/para directing groups.

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