Chemistry A-Level
Reactivity of phenol compared with benzene
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The electron-rich ring makes phenol more reactive towards electrophiles than benzene, so aqueous bromine at room temperature gives 2,4,6-tribromophenol without a catalyst.
Topics that use Reactivity of phenol compared with benzene
- Aromatic compounds (OCR A-Level)
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