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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Phenol reaction MCQ

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Phenol reactionMediumQuestion 39017

Question

Phenol reacts with bromine water to give:

  1. A
    2,4,6-tribromophenol
    Correct
  2. B
    bromobenzene
  3. C
    ethyl bromide
  4. D
    benzyl bromide

Correct answer

2,4,6-tribromophenol

Explanation

Phenol strongly activates the ring.

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