Q
When aquious bromine is added to aqueous phenol a creamy white ppt is obtained. What does this reaction show ?
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A
A. Phenol is unsaturated
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B
B. 2-bromophenol is insoluble in water
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C
C. A hydroxy group makes the benzene ring more susceptible to electrophilic attack
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D
D. Acid-base reaction
Correct Answer:
C. C. A hydroxy group makes the benzene ring more susceptible to electrophilic attack
