Phenol reacts with bromine water to give
A. p-bromophenol
B. 2,4,6-tribromophenol
C. o-bromophenol
D. a mixture of o- and p-bromophenol
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Answer: B. 2,4,6-tribromophenol
In polar water, phenol is strongly activated and is brominated at all o- and p-positions, giving a white precipitate of 2,4,6-tribromophenol.
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