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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Identify the solvent used in bromination of phenol to obtain 2,4,6-tribromophenol.

  1. A Chloroform
  2. B Water
  3. C Carbon tetrachloride
  4. D Carbon disulphide
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(B) Water

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Phenol reacts with aqueous solution of bromine to give \(2,4,6\)-tribromophenol.