Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 2

####3. $p$-hydroxybenzophenone upon reaction with bromine in carbon tetrachloride gives (2019 Main, 9 April II) (a)

(c)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 3. (c)

Solution:

  1. $p$-hydroxy benzophenone upon reaction with bromine in carbon tetrachloride gives 3-bromo-4-hydroxy benzophenone.

$-OH$ group attached on the benzene ring direct the incoming group at ortho and para-positions due to increase in electron density at $o$ and $p$-positions. - $OH$ group also exhibit $-I$ group that reduces the electron density to some extent at $o$ and $p$-positions. But overall electron density increases at these positions of the ring due to resonance. Hence, attack of $-Br$ occur at ortho position. Resonating structures are as follows:



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