Question

The meta-directing group in the following is

• A. $-OH$
• B. $-NH_2$
• C. $-CH_3$
• D. $-NO_2$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$-NO_2$

Answer 2

$NO_2$ group is the electron withdrawing group due to which electron density in the ring decreases. Therefore meta positions are preferred over ortho / para positions.