engineering chemistry MCQ #201

The reaction of phenol with bromine water gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #201

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with bromine water gives?

    • A) 2,4,6-Tribromophenol
    • B) 2,4-Dibromophenol
    • C) 4-Bromophenol
    • D) None of these

    Answer: 2,4,6-Tribromophenol

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with bromine water to form 2,4,6-tribromophenol due to the high reactivity of phenol towards electrophilic aromatic substitution.