Which compound will most easily be attacked by an electrophile?
Hydrocarbons · Class 11 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Which compound will most easily be attacked by an electrophile?
- a
Benzene
- b
Toluene
- c
Chlorobenzene
- d✓
Phenol
Phenol
Step 1: Identifying the Most Reactive Compound An electrophile attacks the ring with the highest electron density.
- Phenol (d): group provides strong (resonance) activation.
- Toluene (b): is weakly activating (, hyperconjugation).
- Chlorobenzene (c): is deactivating.
- Benzene (a): Reference.
Step 2: Conclusion Phenol is the most activated and will be attacked most easily by an electrophile.
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