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The structure of the compound that gives a tribromo derivative on treatment with bromine water is     AIEEE  Solved  Paper-2006

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Correct Answer: A

Solution :

\[m-\]cresol due to phenoxide ion in \[{{H}_{2}}O\] solvent, gives tribromoderivative at all ortho and para positions.