Practice Reactions of phenols - 7.4.4.3 | 7. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | CBSE Grade 12 Chemistry Part 2
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7.4.4.3 - Reactions of phenols

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What ion is formed when phenol donates a proton?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the ion that results from the acidic behavior of phenols.

Question 2

Easy

What product is formed when phenol undergoes nitration?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the positions where electrophiles attach due to the -OH group.

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Question 1

What does phenol react with to produce sodium phenoxide?

  • Alcohol
  • Metal
  • Carboxylic Acid

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about reactions that illustrate acidic behavior.

Question 2

True or False: Phenol is a stronger acid than water.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Evaluate the acidity of phenols versus alcohol.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Propose a synthetic route to produce salicylic acid from phenol using Kolbe's reaction.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the electrophilic substitution aspect of Kolbe's reaction.

Question 2

Illustrate the reaction mechanism of electrophilic substitution when phenol reacts with bromine using Br2.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Write out the structures during each step for clarity.

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