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Which one of the following will undergo meta-substitution on monochlorination?

A)  Ethoxybenzene   

B)  Chlorobenzene

C)  Ethyl benzoate   

D)  Phenol

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

 Generally, electron releasing groups like\[-OH,-Cl,OC{{H}_{3}}\]etc  are  ortho/para directing while electron withdrawing groups like\[-COOR\]group,\[-COOH\] group are meta directing. Hence,   ethyl   benzoate undergoes meta substitution on monochlorination.