engineering chemistry MCQ #197

The compound that is most reactive towards electrophilic substitution is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #197

  1. Question 1

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

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

    Answer: Phenol

    Explanation: Phenol is highly reactive towards electrophilic substitution due to the activating effect of the hydroxyl group, which donates electrons into the benzene ring.