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Select the option in which all the given functional groups exhibit \(+R\) effect.

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Groups having lone pairs directly attached to the aromatic ring generally exhibit \(+R\) effect. \[ -OH,\; -OR,\; -NH_2,\; -NHR,\; -NR_2 \] whereas \[ -NO_2,\; -CHO,\; -COOH,\; -COR \] show \(-R\) effect.
Updated On: Jun 16, 2026
  • \(-OH,\; -NH_2,\; -OCOR,\; -NHCOR\)
  • \(-OH,\; -NH_2,\; -NO_2,\; -NR_2\)
  • \(-CHO,\; -NHR,\; -OR,\; -OCOR\)
  • \(-NHR,\; -COOH,\; -NHCOR,\; -OR\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Groups possessing a lone pair directly attached to the aromatic ring donate electron density through resonance and show \(+R\) (positive resonance) effect. Groups containing carbonyl carbon directly attached to the ring generally withdraw electrons and show \(-R\) effect.

Step 1: Identify groups showing \(+R\) effect. \[ \begin{aligned} -OH &:\quad +R \\ -NH_2 &:\quad +R \\ -OR &:\quad +R \\ -NHR &:\quad +R \\ -NHCOR &:\quad +R \\ -OCOR &:\quad +R \end{aligned} \]

Step 2: Identify groups showing \(-R\) effect. \[ \begin{aligned} -NO_2 &:\quad -R \\ -CHO &:\quad -R \\ -COOH &:\quad -R \\ -COR &:\quad -R \end{aligned} \]

Step 3: Check each option. \[ \begin{aligned} (A) &:\quad \text{All groups show } +R \text{ effect} \\ (B) &:\quad \text{Contains } -NO_2 \;(-R) \\ (C) &:\quad \text{Contains } -CHO \;(-R) \\ (D) &:\quad \text{Contains carbonyl group } (-R) \end{aligned} \] Therefore, \[\begin{aligned} \boxed{ -OH,\; -NH_2,\; -OCOR,\; -NHCOR } \end{aligned}\] Hence, option \(\mathbf{(A)}\) is correct.
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