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Publication Date: 2013-Dec
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Bromination of Phenol
Talbot, Christopher
School Science Review, v95 n351 p15-16 Dec 2013
This "Science note" examines the bromination of phenol, a reaction that is commonly taught at A-level and IB (International Baccalaureate) as an example of electrophilic substitution. Phenol undergoes bromination with bromine or bromine water at room temperature. A white precipitate of 2,4,6-tribromophenol is rapidly formed. This reaction can be used as a test for a phenol.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, High Schools, Secondary School Science, Advanced Placement Programs, Water, Molecular Structure
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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