Identify the correct statements: The presence of –NO group in benzene ring A. activates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions. B. deactivates the ring [2026]

Question

Identify the correct statements:

The presence of $- {NO}_{2}$ group in benzene ring

A. activates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions.
B. deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions.
C. activates the ring towards nucleophilic substitutions.
D. deactivates the ring towards nucleophilic substitutions.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [2026]

Smart Achievers · Accepted Answer

(4)

Presence of ${NO}_{2}$ group in benzene ring deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitution reaction due to −M effect and activates the ring towards nucleophilic substitution.

Ans. → (4) B & C

Solution

1 A and D Only

2 B and D Only

3 C and A Only

4 B and C Only

Ans.
(4)

Presence of ${NO}_{2}$ group in benzene ring deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitution reaction due to −M effect and activates the ring towards nucleophilic substitution.

Ans. → (4) B & C

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