Identify correct statement/s : (A) —OCH3 and —NHCOCH3 are activating group (B) —CN and —OH are meta directing group (C) —CN and —SO3H 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

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Identify correct statement/s : (A) —OCH3 and —NHCOCH3 are activating group (B) —CN and —OH are meta directing group (C) —CN and —SO3H 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), (C) and (D) only (2) (A), (B) and (E) only (3) (A), (C) only (4) (A) and (C) only

Accepted Answer

(A), (C) and (D) only. Options (A), (C), and (D) are correct because —OCH3 and —NHCOCH3 are indeed activating groups that direct electrophilic substitution to the ortho and para positions, while —CN and —SO3H are meta directing groups. Activating groups typically enhance the reactivity of the aromatic ring and favor substitution at the ortho and para positions.

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