Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 239
Question: A compound that easily undergoes bromination is
[KCET (Engg.) 2002]
Options:
A) Phenol
B) Toluene
C) Benzene
D) Benzoic acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
A compound that undergoes bromination easily is phenol. Due to presence of - OH group the ring becomes much more active in substitution reactions. The bromination occurs due to availability of electrons on ortho and para position.
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