Question

What is the directive influence of phenolic group?

Answer 1

Explanation:

From the figure, it is quite evident that the electron density at ortho and para position increases due to the resonance of benzene ring. Therefore, phenols have high affinity for electrophilic attack at “ortho” and “para” positions. As a result, we can say that “–OH” group is an ortho-para director.

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