NEET Chemistry Electrophilic Substitution Assertion Reason Question
Assertion: Phenol forms 2, 4,⁶⁻tribromophenol on treatment with Br₂-water at 273 K. Reason: Phenol is o,p-directing group.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Phenol is an o,p-directing group, and the presence of Br₂ leads to substitution at these positions.
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