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What is the primary purpose of using ethanoic acid as a solvent in the bromination of anisole?

Options

  1. ATo increase the reaction rate
  2. BTo provide a source of bromine
  3. CTo stabilise the anisole molecule
  4. DTo prevent side reactions

Correct answer

D. To prevent side reactions

Step-by-step solution

Ethanoic acid is used as a solvent to minimise side reactions and improve the selectivity of the bromination reaction.

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