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Published on: August 11, 2026
Identify correct statement/s:
A
and 
are activating group. only , and ,
B
-CN and OH are meta directing group. and (E) only
C
-CN and 
are meta directing group. only
and
are meta directing group. only and
D
Activating groups act as ortho - and para directing groups. (E) Halides are activating groups. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
only
only
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
and -OH are activating groups because the atom directly bonded to
benzene ring activates the ring by +R effect using its lone pair of electrons. Activating groups are ortho- and para directing groups. -CN and 
are deactivating groups because the atom directly bonded to benzene is bonded to more electronegative atom through multiple bonds and they are meta directing groups due to - R effect. Halides are deactivating groups due to -I effect.
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