Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Phenol is treated with bromine water and shaken well to get white precipitate. The white precipitate is
A
1-Bromophenol
B
2,4,6-Tribromophenol
C
2,4-Dibromophenol
D
Mixture ofo-,p-bromophenol
Answer
2,4,6-Tribromophenol
Explanation
Solution
Bromination of phenol in aqueous medium gives 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol.