Which of the following compounds will undergo electrophilic substitution more readily than benzene?

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Which of the following compounds will undergo electrophilic substitution more readily than benzene?
  1. Phenol
  2. Benzaldehyde
  3. Benzonitrile
  4. Benzyl alcohol

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Q: Which of the following compounds will undergo electrophilic substitution more readily than benzene?
Solution: Phenol will undergo electrophilic substitution more readily than benzene due to the electron-donating effect of the hydroxyl group.
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