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In which of the following, ortho/para su...

In which of the following, ortho/para substitution by an electrophile is very facile?

A

Nitrobenzene

B

Phenol

C

Benzoic acid

D

Acetophenone

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B
Phenol consists of OH group which is ortho/para directing species. As a result, electrophilic substitution in phenol at ortho/para position is very facile.
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