JEE Advanced2014ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
The reactivity of compound Z with different halogens under appropriate conditions is given below: The observed pattern of electrophilic substitution can be explained by
Options
- AThe steric effect of the halogen
- BThe steric effect of the tert-butyl group
- CThe electronic effect of the phenolic group
- DThe electronic effect of the tert-butyl group
Correct answer
A. The steric effect of the halogen
Step-by-step solution
The reason is the steric hindrance of the tetra-butyl group which is attached to the benzene ring. That is why, the reactivity of compound Z with different halogens under the appropriate condition and electro-negativity of the halogens is Cl 2 > Br 2 > I 2