Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

(a)[3]

Chlorobenzene and phenol are both unreactive towards reagents that bring about cleavage of the C-X bond (X = Cl or OH). Explain why.

(b)[2]

Phenol is reacted with bromine in an inert solvent, giving two isomeric bromophenols, $\text{C}_6\text{H}_4\text{BrOH}$. Suggest structures for these products and name each compound.

(c(i))[3]

Suggest reagents and conditions for step 1, step 2 and step 4.

(c(ii))[1]

Deduce the structure of K and draw its structural formula in the box.

(c(iii))[1]

Name the mechanism for step 1.

(c(iv))[1]

Write an equation for step 2. In this equation, use [H] for the reducing agent.

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