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explain why phenols do not undergo substitution of the O--H group like alcohols?

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Answer 1

Although aromatic compounds have multiple double bonds, these compounds do not undergo addition reactions. Their lack of reactivity toward addition reactions is due to the great stability of the ring systems that result from complete π electron delocalization (resonance). Aromatic compounds react by electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, in which the aromaticity of the ring system is preserved. For example, benzene reacts with bromine to form bromobenzene.

Answer 2

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The C--O bond in phenols has some double bond character due to resonance and hence can't be easily cleaved by nucleophile.

In contrast,the C--O bond in alcohols is a pure single bond and hence can be easily cleaved by nucleophile.

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