Identify the correct statements: The presence of –NO₂ group in benzene ring A. activates the ring towards elec…

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Identify the correct statements:
The presence of –$$\mathrm{NO_2}$$ group in benzene ring

$$A$$. activates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions.
$$B$$. deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions.
$$C$$. activates the ring towards nucleophilic substitutions.
$$D$$. deactivates the ring towards nucleophilic substitutions.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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B. B and C Only

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A. A and D Only

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C. C and A Only

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D. B and D Only

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