Bromination of phenol using bromine water produces ____.

2-bromophenol

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4-bromophenol

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2,6-dibromophenol

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2,4,6-tribromophenol

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Solution

The correct option is D 2,4,6-tribromophenol
Phenol on treatment with bromine water results in tribromination giving a white precipitate which is 2,4,6-tribromophenol.

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