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Replacement of Cl of chlorobenzene to give phenol requires drastic conditions.

Replacement of Cl of chlorobenzene to give phenol requires drastic conditions. But chlorine of 2,4-dinitro-chlorobenzene is readily replaced because

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(a) NO₂ denotes e⁻ at meta-position
(b) NO₂ withdraws e⁻ from ortho/para positions
(c) NO₂ makes the ring electron rich at ortho- and para
(d) NO₂ withdraws e⁻ from meta-position

Correct Answer:

NO₂ withdraws e⁻ from ortho/para position

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