Which of the following is true about the following groups when attached to a benzene ring?

  • A
    $-CCl_3$ is an activating group
  • B
    $-CH_3-COO^-$ is a deactivating group
  • C
    $-CH_3$ is an activating group
  • D
    $-OH_2^+$ deactivates the benzene ring by $-M$ effect

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