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Bromination of Phenols

In this video, we will explore the mechanism of bromination of phenol. We will also see how the product varies when we change the solvent and why does that happen so? Practice this concept - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/class-11-chemistry-india/xfbb6cb8fc2bd00c8:in-in-hydrocarbons/xfbb6cb8fc2bd00c8:in-in-directive-influence-of-a-functional-group-in-a-mono-substituted-benzene/e/interesting-behaviour-of-phenol-towards-eas-reactions Master the concept of “Bromination of phenol” through practice exercises and videos - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/organic-chemistry-essentials/x1918b84b5bb1f2e6:electrophilic-aromatic-substitution-reactions Check out more videos and exercises on “Curious Case of Phenol and Aniline” - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/organic-chemistry-essentials/x1918b84b5bb1f2e6:electrophilic-aromatic-substitution-reactions#x1918b84b5bb1f2e6:the-curious-case-of-phenol-and-aniline To get you fully ready for your exam and help you fall in love with “Chemistry”, find the complete bank of exercises and videos for “Organic Chemistry” here - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/organic-chemistry-essentials . Created by Mahesh Shenoy.

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