Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 286
Question: Rate of substitution reaction in phenol is
[MP PMT 1989]
Options:
A) Slower than the rate of benzene
B) Faster than the rate of benzene
C) Equal to the rate of benzene
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Rate of electrophillic substitution reaction in phenol is faster than in benzene because presence of $ -OH $ group increases electron density at o- and p- positions.
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