engineering chemistry MCQ #234

The reaction of phenol with bromine water results in

engineering chemistry MCQ #234

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with bromine water results in

    • A) 2,4,6-Tribromophenol
    • B) 2,4-Dibromophenol
    • C) 4-Bromophenol
    • D) 2-Bromophenol

    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 substitution.