Which reagent is commonly used to test for the presence of aromatic compounds?

Practice Questions

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Which reagent is commonly used to test for the presence of aromatic compounds?
  1. Bromine water
  2. Silver nitrate
  3. Bayer's reagent
  4. Sodium dichromate

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which reagent is commonly used to test for the presence of aromatic compounds?
  • Step 1: Understand what aromatic compounds are. They are special types of chemical compounds that have a ring structure and are very stable.
  • Step 2: Learn about bromine water. It is a solution of bromine in water and is used in chemistry to test for certain types of compounds.
  • Step 3: Know that bromine water is used to test for unsaturation. Unsaturated compounds can react with bromine water, changing its color.
  • Step 4: Realize that aromatic compounds do not react with bromine water. This means they do not change the color of the bromine water.
  • Step 5: Conclude that if bromine water does not change color when mixed with a compound, it indicates that the compound is likely aromatic.
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