Question

Electrophilic substitution reaction in phenol takes place at:

• A. para position
• B. meta position
• C. ortho position
• D. ortho and para position

Answer 1

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.