Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 27
####30. Statement I Bromobenzene, upon reaction with
Statement II In bromobenzene, the inductive effect of the bromo group is more dominant than the mesomeric effect in directing the incoming electrophile.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 30. ortho-nitrophenol
Solution:
- Bromo group is deactivating due to dominance of inductive effect over resonance effect. However, orientation is determined by mesomeric effet of
