JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2024 - 5th April Morning Shift - No. 2)
Given below are two statement :
Statements I : Bromination of phenol in solvent with low polarity such as $$\mathrm{CHCl}_3$$ or $$\mathrm{CS}_2$$ requires Lewis acid catalyst.
Statements II : The Lewis acid catalyst polarises the bromine to generate $$\mathrm{Br}^{+}$$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Explanation
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Presence of Lewis acid promotes the reaction due to ease in formation of electrophile.
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