Question

Which one of the following compounds will be most readily attacked by an electrophile?

(a) Chlorobenzene

(b) Benzene

(c) Phenol

(d) Toluene

Answer 1

Correct option (c) Phenol

Explanation :

• OH group being electron donor increases the electron density in phenol. Thus, the electron density in phenol is higher than that of toluene, benzene and chlorobenzene.