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Identify the product ' B ' in the following series of reactions.
Chlorobenzene $\xrightarrow{\text{i) NaOH, 623 K / 150 atm}{\text{ii) H}_3\text{O}^+} \text{A} \xrightarrow{\text{Br}_2\text{ water}} \text{B}$}

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Bromine in $CS_2$ gives mono-substitution (ortho/para), but Bromine in water gives poly-substitution (2,4,6) for Phenol.
Updated On: May 12, 2026
  • Phenol
  • o-Bromophenol
  • p-Bromophenol
  • 2,4,6-tribromophenol
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The Correct Option is D

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