NEET Chemistry Properties of Phenols MCQ Question
Consider a diagram where a phenol molecule is depicted with its hydroxyl group attached to an aromatic ring. Which of the following statements is true regarding the properties of phenols in relation to nucleophilic substitution reactions?
Phenols readily undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions to form halides.
Phenols do not undergo nucleophilic substitution due to the sp2 hybridised carbon of the aromatic ring.
The hydroxyl group in phenols activates the aromatic ring for nucleophilic substitution.
Phenols can form ethers via nucleophilic substitution on the aromatic ring.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Phenols do not undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions because the sp2 hybridised carbon of phenol does not support such conversions, as described in the NCERT context.
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