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Question

Select the correct order of ortho/para directing ability of the functional groups from those given below:
(Strongest first, Weakest last)

A

$- NHCOR > \- OH > \- C_6H_5 > I$

B

$– NHCOR > – NH_2 > \- C_6H_5 > I$

C

$- NHCOR > NR_2 > C_6H_5 > I$

D

$– NHR > \- NHCOR > \- C_6H_5 > I$

Answer

$– NHR > \- NHCOR > \- C_6H_5 > I$

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D) : $– NHR > \- NHCOR > \- C_6H_5 > I$