Question

In which of the following case does withdrawing effect dominates donating effect?

• A. $-OC{H}_3$
• B. $-NHC{H}_3$
• C. $-Cl$
• D. $-OH$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $-Cl$

$-Cl$ is a more electro negative group and when attached with a phenyl group (refer to image ) it would acts as electron withdraing group and act as (O-P) directions. {Ortho para}