(II) Phenol reacts readily with bromine in non-polar solvent and at low temperature but the reaction with benzene needs the presence of a Lewis acid.

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Explain the following statements. You must use chemical equations to justify your
explanation.
(ii)
Transcribed Image Text:Explain the following statements. You must use chemical equations to justify your explanation. (ii)
(II)
Phenol reacts readily with bromine in non-polar solvent and at low temperature
but the reaction with benzene needs the presence of a Lewis acid.
Transcribed Image Text:(II) Phenol reacts readily with bromine in non-polar solvent and at low temperature but the reaction with benzene needs the presence of a Lewis acid.
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