Chemistry · 2026
JEE Main · 22 January 2026, Shift 1 · Q65
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Benzene is nitrated to give nitrobenzene, which on further treatment with CH_3 COCl / AlCl_3 will give…
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Benzene is nitrated to give nitrobenzene, which on further treatment with $\displaystyle \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COCl} / \mathrm{AlCl}_3$ will give
Statement II: $\displaystyle -\mathrm{NO}_2$ group is a $\displaystyle m$-directing, and deactivating group.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Statement II: $\displaystyle -\mathrm{NO}_2$ group is a $\displaystyle m$-directing, and deactivating group.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given belowOfficial answer
From NTA’s final answer key for this paper.
(3)
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
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