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Phenol when treated with excess of bromine water gives a white precipitate of

A) 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol

B) o-bromophenol

C) p-bromophenol

D) bromobenzene.

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Phenol on reaction with excess of bromine water gives a white precipitate of 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol.