Q8 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2012 · Chemistry

With respect to chlorobenzene, which of the following statements is not correct?

A
$\mathrm{Cl}$ is ortho/para directing
B
$\mathrm{Cl}$ exhibits $+M$ effect
C
$\mathrm{Cl}$ is ring deactivating
Correct answer
D
$\mathrm{Cl}$ is meta directing

Solution

$\mathrm{Cl}$ exhibits $-I$ and $+M$ effect. Due to which it is ortho/para directing but ring deactivating.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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