5. Which, if any, of the following statements partially or fully explain why chl

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5. Which, if any, of the following statements partially or fully explain why chlorobenzene is an ortho, para director yet is a deactivator? Circle your answer. (3 points) a. The chlorine is electron withdrawing so it removes electron density from the b. The chlorine is electron withdrawing so it pushes electron density into the c. The chlorine is sp hybridized so it pushes electron density into the ring d. The chlorine has a lone pair which makes the partial positive charge appear e. None of the above ring which makes the reaction go faster. ring which makes the reaction go faster. which makes the reaction go faster. at the meta positions

Explanation / Answer

Halogens are electronegative so because of - I ( inductive ) effect these are withdrawing groups. But due the presence of lone pair of electrons on halogens they can activate the ring and increasing electron density at ortho and para position.

Bit not make positive charge on meta position.

Hence correct option is (e) non of the above.

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