(A) The nitro group $(-NO_2)$ is a strong electron-withdrawing group due to its $-I$ and $-M$ effects.It withdraws electron density from the benzene r

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(A) The nitro group $(-NO_2)$ is a strong electron-withdrawing group due to its $-I$ and $-M$ effects.It withdraws electron density from the benzene ring,thereby reducing the electron density available for electrophilic attack.Consequently,it deactivates the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution reactions.

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deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitution
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activates the ring towards electrophilic substitution
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renders the ring basic
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deactivates the ring towards nucleophilic substitution.

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Assertion : Friedel-Craft's reaction is used to introduce an alkyl or acyl group in benzene nucleus.
Reason : Benzene is a solvent for the Friedel-Craft's alkylation of bromobenzene.

How will you convert benzene into:
$(i)$ $p-$nitrobromobenzene
(ii) $m-$nitrochlorobenzene