Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Part 2

Section: Chemistry

Question : 23 of 75

Marks: +1, -0

Given below are two statement:
Statement I : Bromination of phenol in solvent with low polarity such as CHCl3 or CS2 requires Lewis acid catalyst.
Statement II : The lewis acid catalyst polarises the bromine to generate Br+.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

[5 Apr 2024 Shift 1]

Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement II is false but Statement II is true.

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