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Published on: August 13, 2026
Out of benzene and phenol, phenol is more easily nitrated because
A
Presence of 
group in phenol increases the electron density at ortho and para-position
group in phenol increases the electron density at ortho and para-position
B
Presence of 
group in phenol decreases the electron density at ortho and para-position
group in phenol decreases the electron density at ortho and para-position
C
Nitration bring electrophilic substitution requires less density at ortho and para positon.
D
Phenol is more reactive than benzene due to –R effect
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Phenol is more easily nitrated than benzene as the presence of 
group in phenol increase the electron density at ortho and para position in benzene ring by +R effect.
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