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In a reaction of \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}Y,\] the major product (> 60%) is m-isomer, so the group Y is [AIIMS 1997; UPSEAT 2003]

A) \[-COOH\]

B) \[-N{{H}_{2}}\]

C) \[-OH\]

D) \[-Cl\]

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

     \[Y=-COOH\] Because it is Meta directing group while\[-N{{H}_{2}}\]. \[-OH\] And \[-Cl\] are O and P directing groups.