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Q. When $ {{o}^{-}} $ or p-phenolsulphonic acid is treated with bromine water, the product formed is

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Solution:

Like nitration, bromination of o-or p-phenolsulphonic acid occurs with simultaneous replacement of $ S{{O}_{3}}H $ group by Br atom to ultimately give 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol.