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When phenol is treated with excess bromine water. It gives

A) \[m-Bromophenol\]

B) \[o-\]and \[p-Bromophenols\]

C) \[2,4-Dibromophenol\]

D) \[2,4,6-Tribromophenol.\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

With \[B{{r}_{2}}\] water, phenol gives 2,4,6- tribromophenol.