Phenol does not react with

Options

A. `(i),(ii),(iii),(iv)`
B. `(i),(ii),(iii)`
C. `(ii),(iii),(iv)`
D. `(i),(ii),(iv)`

Answer

B

Explanation

No reaction with `(i)` and `(iii)` as the `C-O` bond of phenol is strong on account of double bond character due to resonace.
No reaction with `(ii)`, as aryl halides (unless activated) are inert toward nucleophilic displacements.
`iv)` friedel-crafts alkylation

Phenol undergoes alkylation to form mainly the `p-`derivative and a small amount of the `o-`.the yields are often poor with `AlCl_(3)//RCl`, therefore alkene/acid is preferred.