Grade 12th passOrganic ChemistryWhy ortho effect is not considered in case of o-cresol? Divya Suresh 7 Years agoGrade 12th pass
Swastik7 Years agoBecause Ortho effect occurs only in aromatic carboxylic acids and aminesWhich make a strong intra molecular H bond Which is not possible in o- cresol because it can't form intra molecular H bond