Q. A $meta$ directing functional group is
A) $- COOH$
B) $- OH$
C) $- CH_{3}$
D) $- Br$
Explanation
(a)
(i)Electron rich groups are $o,p$ directing $.,$ $- OH,\ - Br,\ - CH_{3}\ etc$.
(ii)Electron deficient groups having multiple bonds are $m$-directing.
$eg.,\ - COOH,\ - NO_{2}$
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