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A compound that undergoes bromination easily is:

A)  toluene                              

B)  benzoic acid

C)  phenol                                

D)  benzene

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

A compound that undergo bromination easily is phenol. Due to the presence of -OH group the ring becomes much more active in substitution reactions. The bromination occurs due to availability of electrons on the ortho and para-position.