Difference in reaction of phenol with bromine in chloroform vs water is due to:

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Step 1: Reaction of Phenol with Bromine
- In Water: Phenol is highly activated and undergoes tri-substitution to form 2,4,6-tribromophenol. Water helps in ionizing phenol to phenoxide ion (strong activator).
- In Chloroform/:  In a non-polar solvent, phenol does not ionize into the highly reactive phenoxide ion. It exists as phenol, which is less activated than the phenoxide ion.

Step 2: Conclusion
The difference is primarily due to the polarity of the solvent, which influences the ionization o

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