Asked in UHS MDCAT 2017 2017Moderate

Which of the following are 3,5 (meta) directing groups when second group is induced in them:i) -NH3ii) -CHOiii) -COOHiv) -CH3

Correct answer: B. ii, iii

  • A. ii, iii, iv
  • B. ii, iii
  • C. i, iv
  • D. i, ii, iv

Explanation

The 3 5 directing groups or Meta directing groups are as follows:Aldehyde (-CHO), Ketone (-CO-), Ester (-RCOOR'), Carboxyl Group (-COOH) etc.Because the carbon in these groups is partially positive hence it withdraws the electrons.Other than them Nitro groups, Nitriles, Sulphones etc are also called meta-directing groups.

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