Question

Which of the following side chain reaction/s can be used to reduce the activity of strongly activating groups like $OH$ ?

• A. Benzoylation
• B. Acetylation
• C. both A and B
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

both A and B

Any group that replaces $H^{+}$ reduces OH group activity. In Benzoylation and acetylation also blocks the activity of OH group.

reduced activity of OH group.

reduced activity of OH group.