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Phenol reacts with excess bromine water to give
Options
A o- plus p-Bromophenol
B Bromobenzene
C 2,4,6-Tribromophenol
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D m-Bromophenol
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Phenol reacts with excess bromine water to give 2,4,6-tribromophenol (white precipitate). The hydroxyl group is strongly activating and ortho-para directing, leading to tribromination.

Hint

What is the product of phenol with excess bromine water?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1739 of 1999
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