The –OH group is an electron donating group. Thus, it increases the electron density in the benzene ring as shown by its resonating structure of phenol.
As a result benzene ring is activated towards electrophilic substitution.
<p><strong>11.69 </strong></p><p>The –OH group is an electron donating group. Thus, it increases the electron density in the benzene ring as shown by its resonating structure of phenol.</p><p>As a result benzene ring is activated towards electrophilic substitution.</p>
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