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Which of the following compounds contain an electron withdrawing group ?

A
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B
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C
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D
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Solution

The correct option is D
Electron Withdrawing Group (EWG) : Group which withdraws electrons towards itself (generally it is more electronegative than carbon eg. NO2, F,Cl).

Option A

COOH is an electron withdrawing group

Option B:

Cl is an electron withdrawing group

Option D:

NO2 is an electron withdrawing group
Option C does not have any EWG since alkyl groups are electron donating not withdrawing


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