Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 169
Question: In a reaction of $ C_6H_5Y, $ the major product (> 60%) is m-isomer, so the group Y is [AIIMS 1997; UPSEAT 2003]
Options:
A) $ -COOH $
B) $ -NH_2 $
C) $ -OH $
D) $ -Cl $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ Y=-COOH $ Because it is Meta directing group while $ -NH_2 $ .
$ -OH $ And $ -Cl $ are O and P directing groups.
