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An electron donating substituent in benzene orients the incoming eletrophilic group to the meta position.

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12 Years agoGrade upto college level
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12 Years ago
False : An electron – donating group increases the electron density in o- and p- positions due to +M, +E and / or +I effect and hence orients the new electrophile to o- and p- positions.
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