The product of reaction of phenol with bromine water (excess) is:
Solution
Excess Br₂ in water (bromination) of phenol gives 2,4,6-tribromophenol (white precipitate) — activates and ortho/para directing -OH gives trisubstitution.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers · Topic: Phenols
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