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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

When phenol is treated with bromine water, the white precipitate formed is

  1. A 3, 5-dibromophenol
  2. B 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol
  3. C 2, 4-dibromophenol
  4. D 2-bromophenol
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Correct Answer

(B) 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol

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If phenol is added to bromine water then white precipitate of 2,4, 6-tribromophenol is obtained and colour of \(\mathrm{Br}_2\) water disappears.