Easy MCQ +4 / -1

The directive influence of -OH group in phenol is:

  1. A Ortho/para directing and activating Correct answer
  2. B Meta directing and deactivating
  3. C Ortho/para directing and deactivating
  4. D Meta directing and activating

Solution

-OH is strongly activating and ortho/para directing due to +M (mesomeric) effect — lone pair on O donates into the ring.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Hydrocarbons · Topic: Aromatic Hydrocarbons

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