Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 3

####4. The organic compound that gives following qualitative analysis is

(2019 Main, 9 April I)

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Inference

(i) Dil. HCl Insoluble

(ii) NaOH solution

Soluble

(iii) Br2 /water

Decolourisation

(a)

(c)

(b)

(d)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 4. (b)

Solution:

  1. Phenol (ArOH) is insoluble in dil. HCl and readily soluble in NaOH solution. It reacts with Br2 /water to give 2,4 , 6 -tribromophenol. It readily decolourises the yellow colour of Br2 water. Reactions involved are as follows :

(Acidic in nature)



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