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In chlorobenzene, the −Cl- \mathrm{Cl} group:
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Deactivates the benzene ring more via inductive effect than activating it via resonance effect
Option B (Deactivates the benzene ring more via inductive effect than activating it via resonance effect) is correct because the inductive effect of chlorine is stronger than its resonance effect, leading to overall deactivation.

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