JEE Main 2013 — Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Question with Solution
JEE Main 2013 (22 Apr Online)
Question
What is the structure of the major product when phenol is treated with bromine water?
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Step-by-step explanation
Phenol has activating (electron releasing) group and bromine water supplies ion easily, hence under such conditions reaction does not stop at monobromo or dibromo stage but a fully brominated ,-tribromophenol) compound is the final product.
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