Which of the following substituents will direct the incoming group to the ortho/para position during electrophilic aromatic substitution?

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The -Br substituent is a strong ortho/para directing group due to its ability to stabilize the negative charge that develops on the ring carbon during the electrophilic substitution reaction. The other substituents (-NO₂, -CF₃, -COOCH₃) are either meta directing or have weak or no directing effects.

Which of the Following Substituents Will Direct the Incoming Group