Phenols - Reactions of phenols (Due to -OH group- phenols do not resemble to alcohols)

  • Phenols are aromatic compounds containing a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a benzene ring.
  • The presence of the hydroxyl group in phenols gives them unique properties and reactions that are different from alcohols.
  • In this lecture, we will explore the reactions of phenols and understand the reasons behind their distinct behavior.
  • Some of the important reactions of phenols include:
    1. Electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions
    2. Oxidation reactions
    3. Condensation reactions
    4. Reactions with metal ions
    5. Reactions with halogens
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Phenols - Reactions of phenols (Due to -OH group- phenols do not resemble to alcohols) Phenols are aromatic compounds containing a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a benzene ring. The presence of the hydroxyl group in phenols gives them unique properties and reactions that are different from alcohols. In this lecture, we will explore the reactions of phenols and understand the reasons behind their distinct behavior. Some of the important reactions of phenols include: Electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions Oxidation reactions Condensation reactions Reactions with metal ions Reactions with halogens