The most reactive compound out of the following is:
Correct answer: A. Ortho hydroxy toluene
- A. Ortho hydroxy toluene
- B. Ortho chloro ethyl benzene
- C. Phenol
- D. Para ethyl benzoic acid
Explanation
Substituents: -OH and -CH₃Effect: Both are activating groups. -OH is strongly activating; -CH₃ is weakly activating. Being ortho to each other increases electron density in the ring even more.This is even more activated than phenol, due to combined activating effects.
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About Alcohols and Phenols
Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary and studied through their hydrogen bonding, acidity, oxidation and reactions with active metals, acids and halogenating agents. Phenols require separate treatment because the hydroxyl group is attached to an aromatic ring, making their acidity and electrophilic substitution different from ordinary alcohols.
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