How many moles of Br₂ are needed to convert 0.050 mol of phenol completely into 2,4,6-tribromophenol?
Correct answer B. 0.15 mol
Explanation
C₆H₅OH + 3Br₂ → C₆H₂Br₃OH + 3HBr. Three moles of bromine are needed per mole of phenol, so 0.050 × 3 = 0.15 mol Br₂.
Answer checked How we write and check questions
Discussion