Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
When phenol is treated with bromine water, what is the expected stoichiometry of bromine in the formation of 2,4,6-tribromophenol?
A
3 moles of bromine for 1 mole of phenol
B
1 mole of bromine for 1 mole of phenol
C
2 moles of bromine for 1 mole of phenol
D
4 moles of bromine for 1 mole of phenol
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, phenol reacts with bromine water to form 2,4,6-tribromophenol, which requires 3 bromine atoms per phenol molecule.
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