JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    The only o p-directing group which is deactivating in nature is

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

    B)  \[-OH\]

    C)  \[-X\] (halogens)

    D)         \[-X\](alkyl groups)

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    \[-N{{H}_{2}},-OH\] and \[-R\] (alkyl groups) all are o/p-directing and they activates the benzene ring -X (halogens) are however o/p-directing but deactivate the benzene ring by withdrawing electrons from the ring due to -I effect.


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