Question:

What amount of bromine will be required to convert 2 g of phenol into 2,4,6-tribromo phenol ?

Updated On: Aug 17, 2024
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

94 g 480 g
$\because $ 94 g of phenol requires = 480 g $ Br_2$
$\therefore$ 2 g of phenol will require = $ \frac{ 480 }{ 94 } \times 2 $
= 10.22 g
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