Question

Statement 1: Anisole undergoes electrophilic substitution at o- and p- position
Statement 2: Anisole is less reactive than phenol towards electrophilic substitution reactions.
A. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is a correct explanation for statement 2
B. Statement 1 is true , statement 2 is true, statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 2
C. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false
D. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
Due to +R-effect , methoxy group increass electron density at o- and p-positions.