Phenol Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Phenol -> 2,4,6 - Tribromophenol
A
Conditions: Reflux
Reagents: Alkaline Potassium Manganate (K2MnO4)
C6H5OH + 3Br2 -> C6H2Br3OH + 3HBr
Observation: White Solid/ Bromine is decolourised
2
Q
Phenol -> Ester
A
Conditions: Alkaline
Reagents: CH3COCl + NaOH
CH3COCl + C6H5OH + NaOH -> CH3COOC6H5 + NaCl + H2O
3
Q
Phenol -> Phenoxide Ion
A
Reagents: Aqueous NaOH
C6H5OH + NaOH -> C6H5ONa + H2O
4
Q
Phenol -> Sodium Phenoxide
A
Reagents: 2Na
2C6H5OH + 2Na -> 2C6H5ONa + H2