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Explain each statement in detail using resonance structures.a.  A phenyl group (C6H5 −) is...

Explain each statement in detail using resonance structures.

a.  A phenyl group (C6H5 −) is an ortho, para director that activates a benzene ring towards electrophilic attack.


b.  A nitroso group (−NO) is an ortho, para director that deactivates a benzene ring towards electrophilic attack.

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