A group which deactivates the benzene ring towards EAS but which direct the incoming group principally to the ortho and para position is:
A
−NH2
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B
−Cl
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C
NO2
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D
−NH2COCH3
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Solution
The correct option is B−Cl −NH2and−NH2COCH3 are activating group and −NO2 is deactivating group. -Cl is deactivating group due to its −I effect but it direct electrophile to ortho and para position due to +M effect.