Question

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5. The presence of OH group in Benzene ring it shows
+m effect. Justify the answer ​

Answer 1

Answer:

explanation

Explanation:

The hydroxy group (−OH) is an electron releasing group. It increases the electron density (through resonance) in the benzene ring. Hence, hydroxyl group activates the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution. The resonance structures of phenol are shown above.