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Which of the following is an example of meta directing group?(a) -CHO(b) –NH2(c) -OCH3(d) -NHRI had been asked this question in an interview for internship.My doubt is from Aromatic Hydrocarbon topic in division Hydrocarbons of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right CHOICE is (a) -CHO

Best explanation: The groups which direct the INCOMING group to meta position are called meta directing groups. Some examples are -CHO,-COR, -COOH, -CN. The overall electron density on BENZENE ring decreases. Hence, they are called deactivating groups.



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