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The action of bromine water (excess) on salicylic acid results in the formation of
The action of bromine water (excess) on salicylic acid results in the formation of
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The correct option is C
Salicylic acid on reaction with bromine water form 2,4,6−tribromophenol.
This is because salicylic acid is partially activated towards electropilic aromatic substitution by the hydroxyl group and slightly activated by the carboxyl group.
The reaction takes place as follows :-
Hence, option (c) is correct.
Salicylic acid on reaction with bromine water form 2,4,6−tribromophenol.
This is because salicylic acid is partially activated towards electropilic aromatic substitution by the hydroxyl group and slightly activated by the carboxyl group.
The reaction takes place as follows :-
Hence, option (c) is correct.
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