Electrophilic Substitution Reactions, Uses of Phenols
Given below are two statements:
I: The product of the reaction of phenol with bromine depends on the nature of the solvent.
II: The reaction of phenol with bromine in CHCl3 gives a monosubstituted bromo derivative whereas the reaction of phenol with bromine water yields a trisubstituted bromo derivative of phenol.
  • I is correct and II is incorrect
  • I is incorrect and II is correct
  • Both I and II are correct
  • Both I and II are incorrect
Exam: NEET – 2022