Hydrocarbons Question 1

Question 1 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)

Which of the following compound will most easily be attacked by an electrophile?

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Answer (4)

Solution

Higher the electron density in the benzene ring more easily it will be attacked by an electrophile. Phenol has the highest electron density amongst all the given compound.