MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question
An organic compound with the molecular formula dissolves in NaOH, gives a characteristic colour with neutral and on treatment with bromine water gives a tri bromo derivative. Which is that compound among the following?
Answer: (D)
Solution
is phenol, . It is acidic enough to dissolve in aqueous NaOH forming sodium phenoxide; it gives a violet colour with neutral (characteristic phenol test); and the strongly activating -OH
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