Reactive Intermediates & Electronic Effects
Nitro Group Benzene Substitution
Identify the correct statements :
The presence of –NO2 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 :