Bromination of phenol using bromine water produces ____.
A
2-bromophenol
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B
4-bromophenol
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C
2,6-dibromophenol
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D
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.