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Q. Which one of the following is most reactive towards electrophilic reagent?

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Solution:

Due to $+M$-effect of $-OH$ group and hyperconjugation of $-CH_3$ group, the benzene of $o$-cresol is highly reactive ring towards electrophilic substitution.

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