Electrophilic substitution reaction in phenol takes place at:

para position

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meta position

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ortho position

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ortho and para position

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Solution

The correct option is D ortho and para position
Electrophilic substitution in phenol takes place at ortho and para position because -OH is an ortho para directing group.

The electron density at ortho and para positions will be higher than the electron density at meta position as shown in the resonating structure of phenol.

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