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Replacement of Cl of chlorobenzene to give phenol requires drastic conditions. But chlorine of 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene is readily replaced because(a). NO2 donates e- at meta position (b). NO2 withdraws e- from ortho/para positions (c). NO2 makes ring electron rich at ortho and para positions (d). NO2 withdraws e- from meta position. |
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Answer» (b). NO2 withdraws e- from ortho/para positions |
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