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Chemistry Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Chemical Reactions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

The halogen atom attached to C - atom in the benzene ring is:

A
o -directing and activating
B
p-directing and activating
C
o, p-directing and deactivating
D
m - directing and deactivating

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The correct answer is:
C

When halogen gets attached to benzene ring, it will deactivate the ring, as halogen is

electron withdrawing in nature. Because it attached to benzene ring through bond and due to resonance, this effect is mainly observed at ortho and para position.

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