Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 268

Question: What amount of bromine will be required to convert 2 g of phenol into 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol

[MP PET/PMT 1998]

Options:

A) 4.00

B) 6.00

C) 10.22

D) 20.44

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

1 mole 3 moles 1 mole 94 grams of phenol reacts with 480 gms. of $ Br_2 $ . 2 gm. of phenol - $ \frac{480}{94}\times 2=10.22 $ gms.