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