The alkoxy group in benzene is

The alkoxy group in benzene is
  1. ortho directing
  2. para directing
  3. ortho and para directing
  4. meta directing

Solution

Alkoxy (R-O) group with +M -effect activates the ortho and para positions in the ring towards electrophilic substitution ^

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