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Chlorobenzene is o, p-directing in electrophilic substitution reaction. The directing influence is explained by:   

A)  + M of\[Ph\]                    

B)  \[+I\] of\[Cl\]

C)  +M of\[Cl\]                       

D)  \[-I\] of\[Ph\]

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                Chlorobenzene is o, p-directing in electrophilic substitution reaction. The directing influence is explained by\[+M\]of\[Cl\]atom.