Aromatic Compounds (Phenol)

Question 1

Phenol - Sodium Phenoxide

Answer 1

NaOH, 20 degrees

OH turns to O-Na+

Question 2

Phenol - Phenyl Ester

Answer 2

Acyl chloride, 20 degrees

OH turns to O–C double bond O then R also attached to the C

Question 3

Phenol - 2,4,6 - tribromophenol

Answer 3

Bromine water (Br2), 20 degrees
Br directed to 2, 4 and 6 positions with the OH in position 1

Question 4

Phenol - 2 nitrophenol or 4 nitrophenol

Answer 4

Dilute HNO3, 20 degrees

NO2 directed to 2nd position and 4th position with OH in position 1