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Published on: August 14, 2026
Halogenation of which one of the following will yield m-substituted product with respect to methyl group as a major product?
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Electrophile will attack at ortho and para position with respect to better electron releasing group (ERG)
ERG : - OH > - CH 3
Para position with respect to - OH (+R) group and it will be meta position with respect to - CH 3 group.
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