engineering chemistry MCQ #149

The compound that is most reactive towards electrophilic aromatic substitution is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #149

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that is most reactive towards electrophilic aromatic substitution is?

    • A) Phenol
    • B) Benzene
    • C) Nitrobenzene
    • D) Chlorobenzene

    Answer: Phenol

    Explanation: Phenol is most reactive due to the activating effect of the hydroxyl group, which donates electrons to the ring.