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In the reaction, the intermediate(s) is (are)

ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersJEE AdvancedJEE Advanced 2010 (Paper 1)
Options:
  • A

  • B

  • C

  • D

Solution:
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The correct answers are:

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- $\mathrm{OH}$ and in aqueous in alkaline medium $-\overline{\mathrm{O}}$ are ortho and para directing. We expect the main intermediate products as mono ortho/para substituted product. Remember! if we consider (b), which could be there in small amount then we need to consider even (d) because $-\overline{\mathrm{O}}$ is strongest activating group that facilitates electrophilic substitution reaction overall on the ring. $-\overline{\mathrm{O}}$
activates ortho and para position more but doesn't deactivate the meta position. We get a small amount of even the meta substituted product. But, as the question appears to be directly concerned answer should be only (a) and (c).
Reaction mechanism (Electrophilic substitution)
Conceptual
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