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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 9. Hydricarbon

Identify correct statement/s :
(A) \(-\mathrm{OCH}_3\) and \(-\mathrm{NHCOCH}_3\) are activating group.
(B) -CN and -OH are meta directing group.
(C) -CN and \(-\mathrm{SO}_3 \mathrm{H}\) are meta directing group.
(D) Activating groups act as ortho - and para directing groups.
(E) Halides are activating groups.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A) only
  2. B (A), (B) and (E) only
  3. C (A) and (C) only
  4. D (A), (C) and (D) only
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(D) (A), (C) and (D) only

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\(-\mathrm{OCH}_3, \mathrm{NHCOCH}_3\) 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 \(-\mathrm{SO}_3 \mathrm{H}\)…
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