Question

The IUPAC name of the following compound is 2, 4, 6 - tribromophenol.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

$-OH$ is given preference over bromine. $OH$ is a functional group so it will get the lowest number. i.e numbering will start from $C$ attach to $-OH$ group.Without bromine groups the structure is phenol and at 2,4, and 6 positions three bromo groups are attached. Hence the name will be 2,4,6-tribromophenol

So, the statement is true.