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Chemistry of Hydrocarbons Orientation in Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

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Which group is ortho-para directing?

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Correct Answer: A) –CH₃

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The methyl group donates electron density to the ring through hyperconjugation and directs incoming electrophiles mainly to ortho and para positions.

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