MCQ
Among the following, the compound that undergoes nitration readily is
- ABenzoic acid
- ✓Phenol
- CToluene
- DNitrobenzene
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Phenol
b
(b)Presence of methyl group increases electron density at $ o- $ and $ p- $ positions. Hence, it undergoes nitration readily.
(b)Presence of methyl group increases electron density at $ o- $ and $ p- $ positions. Hence, it undergoes nitration readily.
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