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Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAlcohols, Phenols, and Ethers2 Marks
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Phenol is more easily nitrated than benzene.
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Answer

Nitration involves attack of electrophile nitronium ion $\ce{(NO_2)}$ on benzene ring. Due to $+R$ effect of $-\ce{OH}$ group electron density on benzene increases. Therefore, phenol is more easily nitrated as compared to benzene,

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