15 6 / 2012

dna-and-chemistry: Unlike benzene, phenol will react with bromine without the aid of a halogen carrier and at room temperature. Why does phenol react? Phenol can react as it has a higher electron density. This is because the lone pair of electrons from the p-orbital in the oxygen, overlaps with benzenes pi bonds. The increased electron density can polarise the bromine molecules.

dna-and-chemistry:

Unlike benzene, phenol will react with bromine without the aid of a halogen carrier and at room temperature.

Why does phenol react?


Phenol can react as it has a higher electron density.

This is because the lone pair of electrons from the p-orbital in the oxygen, overlaps with benzenes pi bonds.

The increased electron density can polarise the bromine molecules.

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