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Arenes

Question

Consider the following statement.
I : -OH group in benzene nucleus is activating.
II : There is stabilisation of phenolate ion through resonance.
III : Rate of S_E in benzene is faster than that of phenol.
Select the correct statements.

Moderate

A

I and II
B

I and III
C

II and III
D

I, II and III

Solution

-OH group is activating and resonance effect dominates over inductive effect. Thus, I is correct.
Thus, II is correct. Thus, II is more reactive, thus III is incorrect.

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