Question
Chemistry Question on Nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution reactions (both aromatic and aliphatic)
Some meta-directing substituents in aromatic substitution are given. Which one is most deactivating ?
A
-C ≡ N
B
-SO3H
C
-COOH
D
-NO2
Answer
-NO2
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): -NO2.