Despite their -I effect, halogens are o-and p-directing in haloarenes.

1.	Despite their -I effect, halogens are o-and p-directing in haloarenes. Explain.
Answer» SOLUTION :Halogens present on benzene ring have I and +R effect, -I effect DEACTIVATES the ring but +R effect increases the electron density on ortho and para POSITIONS. Hence, halogens are orhto and para positions. Hence, halogens are ortho and para directing.

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