Aromatic HydrocarbonsHard
Question
Which one is most reactive towards electrophilic reagent ?
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Solution
Electron withdrawing substituent deactivates the benzene nucleus towards electrophilic substitution while electron releasing substituent activates the ring towards electrophilic substitution.
Among the given, - OH has the higher electron donating tendency and thus, activates the ring more towards electrophilic substitution. Hence,
is more reactive towards electrophilic reagent.
Among the given, - OH has the higher electron donating tendency and thus, activates the ring more towards electrophilic substitution. Hence,
is more reactive towards electrophilic reagent.
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