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Chemistry · Aromatic Compounds

JEE Main 2024 — 1 February, Shift 1 — Question 67

Which of the following compound will most easily be attacked by an electrophile?

  1. Option A:
    Option A figure
  2. Option B:
    Option B figure
  3. Option C:
    Option C figure
  4. Option D:
    Option D figure
    Correct

Answer: D

Step-by-step solution

Higher the electron density in the benzene ring more easily it will be attacked by an electrophile. Phenol has the highest

electron density amongst all the given compound.

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Exam
JEE Main 2024
Paper
1 February, Shift 1
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Aromatic Compounds
Topic
Chemical Properties of Arenes - Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
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