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Phenol on reaction with \[B{{r}_{2}}\] gives

A) \[o-\]bromophenol

B)        \[p-\]bromophenol

C)        \[2,\,\,4,\,\,6-\]tribromophenol

D)        \[1,\,\,3,\,\,5-\]tribromobenzene

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

The \[-OH\] group in phenol is ortho, para directing. \[\therefore \]All the ortho and para position of same molecule are substituted and\[2,\,\,4,\,\,6-\]tribromophenol is formed