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Chemistry AMINES (Nitrogen Containing Compounds) Properties of Nitrogen Containing Compounds Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Nitro group in nitrobenzene is a

A
Ortho director
B
Meta director
C
Para director
D
Ortho and para director

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B

Presence of group decreases electron density at o - and p - positions. Hence, incoming electrophile goes to m position. Therefore it is m-directing group.

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