engineering chemistry MCQ #77

The compound that is most reactive towards electrophilic substitution is

engineering chemistry MCQ #77

  1. Question 1

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

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

    Answer: Phenol

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