Question

Why is chlorobenzene ortho and para directing to nitration and halogenation

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Chlorine atoms shows an electron releasing nature due to resonance effect. The lone pair present on the chlorine atom delocalize itself with pi-electrons of the ring. The electron release into the ring stabilizes the positive charge at ortho and para positions due to attack of an electrophile .

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