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Phenol does not undergo nucleophilic substitution reaction easily due to:

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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.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
  • acidic nature of phenol
  • partial double bond character of C
    OH bond
  • partial double bond character of C
    C bond
  • instability of phenoxide ion
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Phenol resists nucleophilic substitution because the carbon-oxygen bond in its hydroxyl group (OH) exhibits partial double bond character. This increased bond stability reduces its reactivity towards nucleophilic substitution.
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