What is obtained when phenol is treated with Br2 in CS2?
A
Cumene
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B
3-bromo phenol
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C
4-Bromo phenol
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D
2,4,6-tribromo phenol
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Solution
The correct option is C
4-Bromo phenol
In case of non-polar solvents, the phenyl ring is activated only slightly because the ionization of phenol is greatly suppressed hence only monosubstitution occurs.