443ChemistryMedium
When aquious bromine is added to aqueous phenol a creamy white ppt is obtained. What does this reaction show ?
Aacid-base reaction
Bphenol is unsaturated
C2-bromophenol is insoluble in water
Da hydroxy group makes the benzene ring more susceptible to electrophilic attack
Correct answer
D. a hydroxy group makes the benzene ring more susceptible to electrophilic attack
Explanation
a hydroxy group makes the benzene ring more susceptible to electrophilic attack is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.