JEE Main 2022 — Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift
Question
The difference in the reaction of phenol with bromine in chloroform and bromine in water medium is due to :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
BPolarity of solvent
Step-by-step explanation
Phenol gives different products with bromine in
chloroform and water medium due to the polarity
difference between chloroform and water acting as
solvent
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