Identify correct statement/s:
(A) \( -\mathrm{OCH_3} \) and \( -\mathrm{NHCOCH_3} \) are activating group.
(B) \( -\mathrm{CN} \) and \( -\mathrm{OH} \) are meta directing group.
(C) \( -\mathrm{CN} \) and \( -\mathrm{SO_3H} \) are meta directing group.
(D) Activating groups act as ortho - and para directing groups.
(E) Halides are activating groups.
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