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Phenol on treatment with bromine water in the absence of a Lewis acid gives:

A)  o/p-bromophenol

B)  m-bromophenol

C)  tribromophenol

D)  none of the above

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                Phenol reacts with bromine water to give a precipitate of 2,4,6-tribromophenol.