A haloarene is activated toward SN by an ortho/para
ANitro group
BMethyl group
CAmino group
DHydrogen atom
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Nitro group
An electron withdrawing group such as nitro at ortho or para position markedly increases substitution reactivity.
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