What is the reactivity state of Phenols?
What is the reactivity state of Phenols?
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Explanation
Phenols are highly reactive toward electrophilic aromatic substitution
because the nonbonding electrons on oxygen stabilize the intermediate cation.
the correct order of reactivity towards electrophilic substitution is Phenol > benzene > chlorobenzene > benzoic acid.
ND10-9-2023