A) renders the ring basic
B) deactivates the ring towards nucleophilic substitution
C) deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitution
D) activates the ring towards electrophilic substitution
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Presence of a nitro group in a benzene ring deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitution preferably to ortho and para positions. This is clear from the following resonatic structureYou need to login to perform this action.
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