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Phenol is treated with .bromine water and shaken well. The white precipitate formed during the process is:

A)  m-bromophenol

B)  2, 4, 6 tribromophenol

C)  2-4 dibromophenol

D)  a mixture of o-and p-bromophenols

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

Phenol on treatment with bromine water produce a white precipitate of 2, 4, 6 tribromophenol.