Question
Chemistry Question on Resonance
Some meta-directing substituents in aromatic substitution are given. Which one is most deactivating?
A
-SO3H
B
-CN
C
-COOH
D
-NO2
Answer
-NO2
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D) : -NO2
Some meta-directing substituents in aromatic substitution are given. Which one is most deactivating?
-SO3H
-CN
-COOH
-NO2
-NO2
The correct option is (D) : -NO2