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Bromination of phenol: bromine water versus a low-polarity solvent

This type of question, asked 4 times: 2021 Paper 14, 26 Jul 2022, 31 Jan 2023, 5 Apr 2024. All 4 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2021 Paper 14

    24
    Which of the following give para Bromination on phenol as a major product?

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  2. Question 2

    26 Jul 2022

    42
    The difference in the reaction of phenol with bromine in chloroform and bromine in water medium is due to:

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  3. Question 3

    31 Jan 2023

    33
    An organic compound 'A' with empirical formula C6H6OC_{6}H_{6}O gives sooty flame on burning. Its reaction with bromine solution in low polarity solvent results in high yield of BB. BB is

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  4. Question 4

    5 Apr 2024

    48
    Given below are two statements: Statement I: Bromination of phenol in solvent with low polarity such as CHCl3CHCl_{3} or CS2CS_{2} requires Lewis acid catalyst. Statement II: The Lewis acid catalyst polarises the bromine to generate Br+Br^{+}. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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