Question

Which of the following groups is ortho and para directing?

• A. $-COCl$
• B. $-CHO$
• C. $-OH$
• D. $-COCH_{3}$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$-OH$

Answer 2

$-OH$ group is ortho and para directing due to resonance the electron density is more on ortho and para positions.