Question

Phenol does not undergo nucleophilic substitution reaction easily due to:

• A. acidic nature of phenol
• B. partial double bond character of C
  OH bond
• C. partial double bond character of C
  C bond
• D. instability of phenoxide ion

Hint:

For nucleophilic substitution reactions, the leaving group must be able to easily break away. The stronger the bond with the leaving group, the less likely substitution will occur.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Phenol does not undergo nucleophilic substitution reaction easily due to the presence of a partial double bond character between the carbon and oxygen atoms in the hydroxyl group (
OH). This partial double bond character makes the C
OH bond more stable, making it less reactive for nucleophilic substitution.