For the given reaction,identify the major pro | vedclass

Name: Exam Paper Generator | JEE NEET Paper Generator | Vedclass
Brand: Vedclass
Rating: 5 (35 reviews)

Question

(A) The reaction of $p$-cresol ($4$-methylphenol) with $Br_2$ in water $(Br_2, H_2O)$ is a polar reaction that leads to the formation of a white preci

Vedclass · Accepted Answer

$A$ = $2,6-$dibromo$-4-$methylphenol,$B$ = $2-$bromo$-4-$methylphenol

Vedclass · Answer

(A) The reaction of $p$-cresol ($4$-methylphenol) with $Br_2$ in water $(Br_2, H_2O)$ is a polar reaction that leads to the formation of a white precipitate of $2,6-$dibromo$-4-$methylphenol $(A)$ due to the high reactivity of the phenoxide ion.In contrast,the reaction with $Br_2$ in a non-polar solvent like $CS_2$ at low temperature leads to mono-bromination,yielding $2-$bromo$-4-$methylphenol $(B)$ as the major product.

For the given reaction,identify the major products $A$ and $B$ respectively.

Similar Questions

Which of the following compounds decolourises $Br_2 / H_2O$ and also gives a positive test with neutral $FeCl_3$?

What does phenol give with $NaOH$ and $CHCl_3$ at $340 \ K$?

The nitration of phenol with dilute $HNO_3$ at low temperature yields a mixture of two isomers $(A)$ and $(B)$. Product $(A)$ is more volatile than product $(B)$. Identify $(A)$.

$C_6H_6 + X \xrightarrow{anhydrous AlCl_3} \text{Isopropylbenzene} \xrightarrow{(i) O_2, (ii) H^+} Y + Z$. In this reaction, $X, Y$ and $Z$ are . . . . . . respectively.

Arrange the following in the correct order of their acidic strength:

Vedclass Test Series

Exam Paper Generator

Online Exam Module