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

2,4,6 -tribromophenol

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o-bromophenol

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bromobenzence

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Solution

The correct option is A 2,4,6 -tribromophenol
Phenol, when treated with the excess of bromine water, gives a white precipitate of 2,4,6 -tribromophenol as shown in the reaction.

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