Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 19

22. When phenol is treated with excess of bromine water, it gives

(a) $m$-bromophenol

(b) $o$-and $p$-bromophenol

(c) $2, 4$-dibromophenol

(d) $2, 4, 6$-tribromophenol

$(1984,1 M)$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 22. (d)

Solution:

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$ Br _2+H _2 O \longrightarrow HBrO+HBr $

It is a reversible reaction, but equilibrium is significantly shifted to left, also indicated as $Br _2(a q)$.



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