[Chaser]

The OH group is para to the CHO group on the benzene ring.  Adding Br₂  would produce a Bromine bond ortho or meta to the hydroxyl group? Or would it be a mixture of both, with which one being more abundent?  Assuming it's at room temp.

[Chaser]

The OH group is para to the CHO group on the benzene ring.  Adding Br₂  would produce a Bromine bond ortho or meta to the hydroxyl group? Or would it be a mixture of both, with which one being more abundent?  Assuming it's at room temp.

I'm having huge troubles with this.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[macman104]

Are OH groups ortho/para directing, or meta deactivating?
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