Identify the solvent used in bromination of phenol to obtain 2,4,6-tribromophenol.

Identify the solvent used in bromination of phenol to obtain 2,4,6-tribromophenol.
  1. Chloroform
  2. Water
  3. Carbon tetrachloride
  4. Carbon disulphide

Solution

Phenol reacts with aqueous solution of bromine to give $2,4,6$-tribromophenol.

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (10 May Shift 2)

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