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The substituent X increases electron density in benzene ring by hyperconjugation effect and substituent Y decreases electron density in benzene by resonance effect. X and Y respectively are

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\[ -CH_3 \] is activating due to hyperconjugation. \[ -NO_2 \] is strongly deactivating due to the $-R$ effect.
Updated On: Jun 17, 2026
  • $-CH_3,\ -NO_2$
  • $-OCH_3,\ -COCH_3$
  • $-OH,\ -NO_2$
  • $-CH_3,\ -NHCH_3$
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The Correct Option is A

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