Question

Chlorobenzene is O , P- directing in electrophilie substitution reaction.
The directing influence is explained by
a) +M of Ph b) +I of CI c) +M of Cl d) -I of Ph
EXPLANATION?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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chlorobenzene lone pair of electrons participate in resonance with the sp² hybrid orbitals of the benzene carbons. this increase the electron density at ortho and para positions. Hence the incoming nucleophile prefers to attach at O and P location.