Question 16

Explain how does the -OH group attached to a carbon of benzene ring activate it towards electrophilic substitution?

Answer

The -OH group is an electron-donating group. Thus, it increases the electron density in the benzene ring as shown in the given resonance structure of phenol.

As a result, the benzene ring is activated towards electrophilic substitution.

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