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JEE Main 202226 JulyMorning Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2022
Date
26 July
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

JEE Main 2022 · 26 July · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

The difference in the reaction of phenol with bromine in chloroform...

The difference in the reaction of phenol with bromine in chloroform and bromine in water medium is due toThe difference in the reaction of phenol with bromine in chloroform and bromine in water medium is due to

Options

  1. AHyperconjugation in substrate
  2. BPolarity of solvent
  3. CFree radical formation
  4. DElectromeric effect of the substrate

Correct answer

B. Polarity of solvent

Step-by-step solution

The difference in the reaction of phenol with bromine in chloroform and bromine in water medium is due to

Difference in reactions is observed due to solvent polarity, which

(i) Ionizes phenol to make more reactive phenoxide ion

(ii) Increases electrophilicity of bromine.

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