Question
Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Electrophilic halogenation of phenol does not require catalyst because
A
Phenol is electron rich
B
Oxygen in phenol is more reactive
C
Phenol is electron deficient as oxygen is the second is the second most electronegative element
D
Phenol is a planar molecule
Answer
Phenol is electron rich
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): Phenol is electron rich