In Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution Reactions the Nitro Group Is ________

question 76

Multiple Choice

In electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions the nitro group is ________.

• A) a m-director since it destabilizes the meta sigma complex more than the ortho, para
• B) a m-director since it destabilizes the meta sigma complex less than the ortho, para
• C) an o,p-director since it stabilizes the ortho, para sigma complex more than the meta
• D) an o,p-director since it stabilizes the ortho, para sigma complex less than the meta
• E) none of the above