JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Bromination of phenol in solvent with low polarity such as CHCl or CS requires Lewis acid catalyst. Statement II: The lewis acid catalyst polarises the bromine to generate Br. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: (D)
Solution
Phenol is so activated that bromination in CHCl₃ or CS₂ occurs without a Lewis acid (giving
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