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  4. The difference in the reaction of phenol with bromine in chloroform and bromine in water medium is due to :

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Q. The difference in the reaction of phenol with bromine in chloroform and bromine in water medium is due to :

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Solution:

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Difference in reactions is observed due to solvent polarity, which
(i) Ionizes phenol to make more reactive phenoxide ion
(ii) Increases electrophilicity of bromine.