NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Which positions in the benzene ring are favoured for electrophilic substitution due to the presence of the -OH group?
Options
- AMeta positions
- BOrtho and para positions
- COrtho and meta positions
- DPara and meta positions
Correct answer
B. Ortho and para positions
Step-by-step solution
The -OH group in phenols directs incoming groups to the ortho and para positions due to the electron-rich nature of these positions via resonance.