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CAIE A-Level Chemistry 32.2.2 Reactions of Phenol

Practise equations and products for phenol with bases, sodium, diazonium salts, nitric acid and bromine.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Chemistry 9701
Level
A2

Exam points

  • form sodium phenoxide with NaOH or sodium, including H2 only in the reaction with sodium metal
  • couple phenoxide with a diazonium ion in alkaline solution to form an azo compound
  • use dilute HNO3 at room temperature for 2-/4-nitrophenol or Br2(aq) for 2,4,6-tribromophenol

32.2.2—Reactions of phenol question 1

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In the table below, give the reaction conditions for the formation of organic products D and E and draw their structures.

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Table for Question 32.2.2—Reactions of phenol question 1 — CAIE A-Level Chemistry A2
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