NEET2010ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Which one is most reactive towards electrophilic reagent?
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Key Idea Electron withdrawing substituent deactivates the benzene nucleus towards electrophilic substitution while electron releasing substituent activates the ring towards electrophilic substitution. Among the given, - OH has the higher electron donating tendency and thus, activates the ring more towards electrophilic substitution. Hence, is more reactive towards electrophilic reagent.