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JEE Main 2026 · ChemistryMultiple choiceDiagram basedMediumApplication

JEE Main 2 April 2026, Shift 1, Chemistry Q66

Question 66 of 75 in this shift, Chemistry question 16 of 25, Section A.

For the given molecule, "xx", the preferred site for the attack of the electrophile is :

The figure, in words

Structure x is N-phenylbenzamide (benzanilide): a benzoyl group (C=O) on the left ring joined through N-H to a phenyl ring on the right. Positions labelled: r (left ring, para-type position away from the C=O carbon), p (left ring, ortho position next to the carbonyl-bearing carbon), s (right ring, ortho to N), u (right ring, para to N).
  1. (1)Predominantly at "r"
  2. (2)"r" and "u"
  3. (3)"p" and "s"
  4. (4)Predominantly at "u"Official answer

Official answer

Option 4

NTA final key.

Chapter
Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Topic
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Idea tested
Ortho-Para vs Meta Directing

Same idea in other shifts

Asked 3× in all
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  2. 24 Jun 2022, Shift 1 · Q73In the given reaction sequence, the major product 'C' is :…MediumSingle correctHas a figure

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