I am working on identifying an unknown solid phenol for Organic Chemistry II lab. I suspect the unknown compound to be p-bromophenol (m.p. 63degC). The solid, crystalline compound is soluble in NaOH and tested negative for NaHCO3 fizz test. A Ferric chloride test was run to verify that the unknown is indeed a phenol and tested positive. The melting point I found in lab was 61.5-64degC. Ultimately a hnmr was provided by my instructor to aid in identifying the unknown, which led me to p-bromophenol. Can someone please guide me in interpreting the HNMR of the unknown to confirm that it is indeed p-bromophenol. Please include peak assignments and explanation. Thanks!
