Phenol, C6H5OH, undergoes many different reactions.
Complete the equations in Fig. 1.1 showing all the products of each of these reactions of phenol. If no reaction occurs write no reaction in the products box.
+ Na | |||
+ NaOH | |||
+ CH3CO2H | |||
+ Br2 (aq) |
Fig. 1.1
State the reaction mechanism that occurs when phenol reacts with bromine water.
Phenol undergoes bromination when reacted with bromine water. Benzene also undergoes bromination but requires different reaction conditions.
State any other necessary conditions for the bromination of phenol and give the necessary reaction conditions for the bromination of benzene.
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