Question

In a reaction involving ring substitution of $C_6H_5Y$ the major product is meta isomer. The group Y can be

• A. $-NH_2$
• B. -COOH
• C. -$CH_3$
• D. -Cl

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

-COOH

Answer 2

-COOH group is meta directing whereas other groups given in the question are o, p-directing