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In the bromination of anisole, what role does iron (III) bromide play as a catalyst?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A It activates the benzene ring
  • B It stabilises the bromine atoms
  • C It prevents side reactions
  • D It increases the reaction rate
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It increases the reaction rate
Iron (III) bromide acts as a Lewis acid catalyst, accelerating the bromination reaction.

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