Question

Consider the resonance structures of acetanilide and methyl benzoate provided above.

How does the -COOCH3 substituent on methyl benzoate direct?

Do the partial charges shown on either acetanilide or methyl-benzoate activate or deactivate the electrophilic substitution reaction?

Is there a correlation between directing and activating groups? Explain.

Resonance structures of methyl-benzoate and the resulting partial charges are shown below. How does the benzoate group direct? 0: -1 =O :00 00 OA
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