Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 18

####21. Phenol reacts with bromine in carbon disulphide at low temperature to give

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(a) m-bromophenol

(b) o - and p-bromophenol

(c) p-bromophenol

(d) 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 21. (d)

Solution:

In carbon disulphide, no phenoxide ion exist, therefore only monobromination takes place.



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