Halogenation of phenol yields vastly different products depending on the polarity of the solvent. What is the major organic product formed when phenol reacts with bromine in a non-polar solvent like o

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Halogenation of phenol yields vastly different products depending on the polarity of the solvent. What is the major organic product formed when phenol reacts with bromine in a non-polar solvent like $CS_2$ or $CCl_4$ at a low temperature ($273	ext{ K}$)?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. In non-polar solvents at low temperatures, the activation of the benzene ring is moderately controlled. Monobromination occurs, yielding a mixture of ortho and para isomers. Due to less steric hindrance and greater symmetry, p-bromophenol is the major product.

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