Maximum – I effect is exerted by the group | CHEMISTRY - FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS IN ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISM | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Maximum – I effect is exerted by the group

A

$- C_{6}H_{5}$

B

$- OCH_{3}$

C

$- Cl$

D

$- NO_{2}$

Answer

$- NO_{2}$

Explanation

Solution

: $- NO_{2}$ shows maximum electron withdrawing or

– I effect.