Aromatic HydrocarbonsMedium
Question
Which one of the following is most reactive towards electrophilic reagent ?
Options
A.

B.

C.

D.

Solution

(o-cresol)
Due to + M effect of -OH group and hyperconjugation of -CH3 group, the benzene of o-cresol is highly reactive ring towards electrophilic sustitution.
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