Electrophilic substitution reaction in phenol takes place at:
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  1. Ortho and para position
Explanation:
Electrophilic substitution reaction in phenol takes place at ortho and para position. −OH is an ortho para directing group.
The electron density at ortho and para positions will be higher than the electron density at meta position.
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