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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 [CBSE PMT 1997]

A) \[N{{O}_{2}}\] make ring electron rich at ortho and para

B) \[N{{O}_{2}}\] withdraws \[{{e}^{-}}\] from meta position

C) denotes \[{{e}^{-}}\] at meta position

D) \[N{{O}_{2}}\] withdraws \[{{e}^{-}}\] from ortho/para positions

Correct Answer: D

Solution :