Question
Which of the following compounds will be most easily attacked by an electrophile?
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Answer :
Solution :
$$-OH$$ group in phenol can release electrons to the ring better than $$ - C{H_3}$$ group in toluene. $$Cl$$ atom has electron withdrawing effect which inhibits electrophilic attack.
$$-OH$$ group in phenol can release electrons to the ring better than $$ - C{H_3}$$ group in toluene. $$Cl$$ atom has electron withdrawing effect which inhibits electrophilic attack.