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. The O,P- directing but deactivating group is , a) -NH2 b) -OH c) R d) X

.  The O,P- directing  but deactivating group is , 
a) -NH2                                                                                     b) -OH 
c) R                                                             d) X 
 

Grade:12

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Kajal Banga
askIITians Faculty 113 Points
2 years ago
Dear student

Halogens are ortho papra directing groups but they are deactivating as well because they decrease the electron density of benzene ring because of their -I effect.

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