Q16Multiple correct
In an electrophilic substitution reaction of nitrobenzene, the presence of nitro group ________.
- (i)deactivates the ring by inductive effect.
- (ii)activates the ring by inductive effect.
- (iii)decreases the charge density at ortho and para position of the ring relative to meta position by resonance.
- (iv)increases the charge density at meta position relative to the ortho and para positions of the ring by resonance.
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(i) deactivates the ring by inductive effect.
(iii) decreases the charge density at ortho and para position of the ring relative to meta position by resonance.