MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #166

What type of reaction occurs between phenol and chlorine in the presence of a catalyst?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #166

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What type of reaction occurs between phenol and chlorine in the presence of a catalyst?

    • A) Electrophilic aromatic substitution
    • B) Nucleophilic aromatic substitution
    • C) Redox reaction
    • D) Addition reaction

    Answer: Electrophilic aromatic substitution

    Explanation: Electrophilic aromatic substitution occurs, not nucleophilic aromatic substitution, which involves a different reaction mechanism.