Question -
Assertion (A): - NO2 group is benzene ring deactivating and m - directing group Reason (R): - NO2 group with draws electron density from benzene ring and makes ortho and para positions more electron deficient than meta position
Options:
A .  A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B .  A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C .  A is true, R is false
D .  A is false but R is true
Answer: Option A : A The Meta directing nature of Nitro group can be seen through its resonance structures:
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