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Card 6

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Test to distinguish between a c.acid and phenol?

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Card 7

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Stability of the phenoxide ion.

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Card 8

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The OH group of the phenol activates the ring to attack by electrophiles. Why?

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Card 9

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What are the two reactions of phenol that must be known?

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Card 10

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Phenol will react with bromine water. How is the bromine molecule polarised and what colour ppt is formed?

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Card 11

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Phenols can act as nucleophiles. How?

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Card 12

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This reaction is difficult for phenols and so a base, such as pyridine, is used. Why is it difficult?

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Card 13

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There is a disadvantage of the reaction between phenol and ethanoyl chloride. What molecule can be used as a replacement?

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Card 14

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What test for phenol gives a purple solution?

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