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Explain the influence of different functional groups on monosubstitution of benzene.

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When monosubstituted benzene is subjected to further substitution, three possible disubstituted products are not formed in equal amounts. Two types of behaviour are observed. Either ortho and para products or meta product is predominantly formed.

For example: Phenol gives ortho and para substitution.

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