A) renders the ring basic
B) deactivates the ring towards nucleophilic substitution
C) deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitution
D) activates the ring towards electrophilic substitution
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Nitro group in a benzene ring is an electron withdrawing group, hence it deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitution preferably at\[o-\]and \[p-\]position or it is meta directing group.
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