Question

Explain the following: The –OH group attached to a carbon in the benzene ring activates the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution.

Answer 1

The -OH group is an electron-donating group. Thus, it increases the electron density in thebenzene ring as shown in the given resonance structure of phenol. As a result, the benzene ring is activated towards electrophilic substitution.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

is the structure of the benzene ring