Question

1 mole of phenol reacts with bromine to give 2,4,6-tribromophenol. The amount of bromine required is:

• A. 3.0 moles
• B. 1.5 moles
• C. 4.5 moles
• D. 6.0 moles

Answer 1

The correct option is A 3.0 moles

3 bromine atoms are substituted in phenol and these comes from 3 bromine molecules. So 1 mole of phenol will require 3 moles of bromine.

Hence, the correct option is A.