Q.

Given below are two statements.
Statement I :  The product of reaction of phenol with bromine depends on the nature of solvent.
Statement II : Reaction of phenol with bromine in CS2 gives monosubstituted bromo   derivative whereas reaction of phenol with bromine water yields trisubstituted    bromo derivative of phenol.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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a

If both statements, I and II, are correct.

 

b

If both statements, I and statement II, are incorrect.

 

c

If statement I correct, but statement II is incorrect.

 

d

If statement I incorrect, but statement II is correct.

answer is A.

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Bromination depends on the nature of the solvent. CHCl3 gives a monosubstituted bromo derivative as CHCl3 is a solvent of
Low polarity whereas reaction of phenol with bromine water yields a trisubstituted bromo derivative of phenol.

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