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QJEEM24Ch0d79: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM24Ch0d79 Solution: Given below are two statement : Statements I : Bromination of…
Given below are two statement :
Statements I : Bromination of phenol in solvent with low polarity such as or requires Lewis acid catalyst.
Statements II : The Lewis acid catalyst polarises the bromine to generate .
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Multiple Choice Options
- A Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- B Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- C Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- D Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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Presence of Lewis acid promotes the reaction due to ease in formation of electrophile.