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Which of the following is an example of ortho and para directing group?(a) -SO3H(b) -COOR(c) -OCH3(d) -CNI had been asked this question in an international level competition.This interesting question is from Aromatic Hydrocarbon topic in portion Hydrocarbons of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT choice is (c) -OCH3

Best explanation: The groups which direct the incoming group to ortho, and PARA positions are called ortho and para DETECTING groups. The OVERALL electron DENSITY increases at these positions of the ring due to resonance. They are called activating groups. Some examples of activating group are –NH2, -NHR, OCH3.


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