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Why is that so hydroxy group attached at ortho or meta position in benzene ring donates electron but when atached at meta position it withdraws electron

Gaurav , 9 Years ago
Grade 11
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Rajas
At ortho and para due to resonance effect it donates electrons. But at meta position there is no resonance effect. Only inductive effect is present. So hydroxy group withdraws electrons at meta position.
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