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Which of the following substituent(s) has −M (Mesomeric) effect?

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a

-CN

b

-CHO

c

-NH2

d

-NO2

answer is A, B, D.

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Detailed Solution

If an atom or group which can donate pair of electrons to other atom through conjugation (pi bond electrons) is known as +M (mesomeric) effect.

Ex:-NH2

If an atom or group which can withdrawn electrons towards itself from the compound, then it is called −M effect. Example is given below

-CN-CHO & -NO2

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Which of the following substituent(s) has −M (Mesomeric) effect?