Phenol on reaction with Br2 gives

Question

Phenol on reaction with Br2 gives (A)  o- bromophenol (B)  p- bromophenol (C)  2, 4, 6- tribromophenol (D)  1, 3, 5- tribromobenzene

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

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

Q. Phenol on reaction with $B r_{2}$ gives

$o -$ bromophenol

$p -$ bromophenol

$2, 4, 6 -$ tribromophenol

$1, 3, 5 -$ tribromobenzene

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

Q. Phenol on reaction with Br2​ gives

o− bromophenol

p− bromophenol

2,4,6− tribromophenol

1,3,5− tribromobenzene