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Phenol reacts with Bromine (Br$_2$) water to form:
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Electron donating –OH group activates ortho and para positions strongly.
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Feb 24, 2026
2,4-dibromophenol
2-bromophenol
2,4,6-tribromophenol
4-bromophenol
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The Correct Option is
C
Solution and Explanation
Phenol activates the benzene ring, directing electrophilic substitution to ortho and para positions, yielding 2,4,6-tribromophenol.
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