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Question

Phenol when treated with excess of bromine water gives a white precipitate of

A

2, 4, 6-tribromophenol

B

0-bromophenol

C

P-bromophenol

D

Bromobenzene

Answer

2, 4, 6-tribromophenol

Explanation

Solution

Phenol on reaction with excess of bromine water gives a white precipitate of 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol.