Select the correct statements from the following.
A. -OH group in benzene nucleus is an activating group.
B. There is stabilisation of phenolate ion through resonance.
C. Rate of 
in benzene is faster than that of phenol.
D. Under UV light, three chlorine molecules add to benzene to produce BHC.
E. 
are ortho and para-directing group.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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Among the givens statements, only A, B and D are corrct while C and E are incorrect. Their
correct form are
• Rate of 
in phenol is faster than in benzene because presence of - OH group increase electron density at 
-and 
-positions.
is ortho-and para directing while -COOR is 
-directing group.
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