JEE Main 2021ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2021Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (25 Jul Shift 1)

Question

The given reaction can occur in the presence of :

(a) Bromine water

(b) Br2 in CS2,273 K

(c) Br2/FeBr3

(d) Br2 in CHCl3,273 K

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Correct answer
C(b), (c) and (d) only

Step-by-step explanation

Bromine water gives tribromo products,  other gives monobromo products in which para is major product.

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