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Rate of substitution reaction in pheno...

Rate of substitution reaction in phenol is:

A

Slower than the rate of benzene

B

Faster than the rate of benzene

C

Equal to the rate of benzene

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B

Rate of electrophillic substitution reaction in phenol is faster than in benzene because presence of - OH group increases electron density at o- and p- positions.
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