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What is the structure of the major product when phenol is treated with bromine water?

A)    

B)

C)             

D)

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

[a] Phenol has activating (electron releasing)-OH group and bromine water supplies \[B{{r}^{+}}\] ion easily, hence under such conditions reaction does not stop at monobromo or dibromo stage but a fully brominated (2,4,6,-tribromophenol) compound is the final product.