Organic conversion

Phenol to 2,4,6-tribromophenol

1 step: substitution

Class 12, Chapter 7 Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

PhenolC₆H₅OHPhenol
Step 1
Br₂ water
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Aqueous bromine gives a white precipitate at once; use Br₂ in CS₂ at low temperature for a mono product.
2,4,6-TribromophenolC₆H₂Br₃OHPhenol

Why these reagents

Reagent and reason, step by step

Step 1: Phenol to 2,4,6-tribromophenol: Br₂ water Aqueous bromine gives a white precipitate at once; use Br₂ in CS₂ at low temperature for a mono product.

Questions

How many steps does it take to convert phenol to 2,4,6-tribromophenol?

1 step: Phenol, then 2,4,6-tribromophenol.

Which named reaction is used to convert phenol to 2,4,6-tribromophenol?

None of the steps has a name. They are substitution, so write the reagent and the condition for each step.

What is the reagent for step 1 of phenol to 2,4,6-tribromophenol?

Phenol to 2,4,6-tribromophenol: Br₂ water. Aqueous bromine gives a white precipitate at once; use Br₂ in CS₂ at low temperature for a mono product.