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Phenol reacts with Bromine (Br$_2$) water to form:

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Electron donating –OH group activates ortho and para positions strongly.
  • 2,4-dibromophenol
  • 2-bromophenol
  • 2,4,6-tribromophenol
  • 4-bromophenol
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Phenol activates the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution, resulting in bromination at ortho and para positions, giving 2,4,6-tribromophenol.
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