When phenol is treated with bromine water, the white precipitate formed is

1. 3, 5-dibromophenol
2. 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol
3. 2, 4-dibromophenol
4. 2-bromophenol

Solution

If phenol is added to bromine water then white precipitate of 2,4, 6-tribromophenol is obtained and colour of $\mathrm{Br}_2$ water disappears.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2021 (23 Aug Shift 2)

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