The difference in the reaction of phenol with bromine in chloroform and bromine in water medium is due to :
Solution
Phenol gives different products with bromine in
chloroform and water medium due to the polarity
difference between chloroform and water acting as
solvent
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers · Topic: Preparation and Properties of Alcohols
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