Chapter 15, Problem 35P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The benzene ring of phenyl benzoate, which undergoes electrophilic aromatic substitution more readily than the other ring, is to be identified, and the reason for the answer is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Benzene and substituted benzene undergo electrophilic substitution reactions in the presence of an electrophilic reagent. Electrophilic substitution on the substituted benzene occurs on the basis of the nature of the reagent present on the benzene ring. If the group is ortho–para directing, an ortho and para isomer will be formed as the product, and, if the group is meta directing, a meta product is formed.