question_answer 1)

  Despite their \[-I\] effect, halogens are \[o-\]and \[p\]-directing in haloarenes. Explain.

Answer:

  Halogens have \[(-I)\] and \[(+R)\] effect, these groups are deactivating due to their \[(-I)\] effect and they are ortho-, para-directing due to \[(+R)\] effect.