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Does the azo functionality go on a deactivating or an activating ring?
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The azo functionality (-N=N-) is a deactivating group in organic chemistry. This is because the nitrogen atoms in the azo group are electronegative and withdraw electron density from the aromatic ring, making it less reactive towards electrophilic attack.
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