Assertion (A): - NO2 group is benzene ring deactivating and m

Question

Assertion (A): -

N O_{2}

group is benzene ring deactivating and m - directing group
Reason (R): -

N O_{2}

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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