Question

Explain the
deactivating
Nature of chlorobenzene
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Answer 1

Chlorine atom attached to ring exhibit dual nature. Chlorine atoms shows an electron releasing nature due to resonance effect. ... The electron release into the ring stabilizes the positive charge at ortho and para positions due to attack of an electrophile .

Answer 2

Answer:

The chlorosubstituent will function to withdraw electrons from the benzene ring and reduce its electron density, this will make it less reactive with electrophiles and reduce the reaction rate.