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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following will give a precipitate with excess bromine water?
Options
A Bromobenzene
B Aniline
Correct Answer
C Nitrobenzene
D Toluene
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aniline gives a white precipitate of 2,4,6-tribromoaniline with bromine water. Bromobenzene, nitrobenzene, and toluene do not give precipitates with bromine water under these conditions.

Hint

Which aromatic compound reacts with bromine water to give a precipitate?

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