Question

What happens when phenol reacts with bromine water?

• A. Brown coloured liquid is obtained
• B. Colourless gas evolves
• C. White precipitate formed
• D. Pink colored solution is obtained

Hint:

Phenol plus bromine water gives 2,4,6-tribromophenol.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Idea:
Phenol is very reactive, so bromine water needs no Lewis acid.

Step 2: Product:
Three Br atoms enter at positions 2, 4 and 6.

Step 3: Look:
This solid does not dissolve in water, so a white precipitate shows. This is also the test used for phenol.

Final Answer:
The product 2,4,6-tribromophenol is a white solid. \[ \boxed{C} \]