Question

resonating structure of phenol and why OH group is o p director?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Because the -OH group is a strongly activating group (see Electrophilic aromatic directing groups). The -OH group tends to be electron-donating because the extra electrons around the oxygen atom can be shared with the aromatic benzene ring. Thus, it contributes resonance structures that can be seen below.

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