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Q. Phenol on reaction with $Br_2$ gives

Rajasthan PMTRajasthan PMT 2007Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

The $ -OH $ group in phenol is ortho, para directing. $ \therefore $ All the ortho and para position of same molecule are substituted and $ 2,\,\,4,\,\,6- $ tribromophenol is formed

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