Why is the methoxy group (-OCH_3) such a good ortho, para-director? Because it s

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Why is the methoxy group (-OCH_3) such a good ortho, para-director? Because it sterically hinders the meta position. Because it adds electron density to the ortho & para positions, thus activating them to etectrophilic attack. Because it destabilizes the meta position. Because its electro negativity removes more electron density from the meta position than the ortho and para positions. Because it stabilizes the carbocation at the meta position which results when an electrophile adds to the ortho and para positions.

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II is correct option because methoxy group increases electron density at ortho and para position hence activating them for electrophilic attack

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