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Chlorobenzene is o, p -directing in electrophilic substitution reaction. The directing influence is explained by

A)  \[+\text{ }M\]of\[Ph\]    

B)  \[+\,I\]of \[Cl\]

C)  \[+\text{ }M\]of\[Cl\]    

D)  \[-I\]of \[Ph\]

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

 Chlorobenzene is o, p-directing in electrophilic substitution reaction. The directing influence is explained by + M of \[\text{Cl}\]atom.