Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 18
####21. Phenol reacts with bromine in carbon disulphide at low temperature to give
$(1988,1 M)$
(a) $m$-bromophenol
(b) $o$ - and $p$-bromophenol
(c) $p$-bromophenol
(d) 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 21. (d)
Solution:
In carbon disulphide, no phenoxide ion exist, therefore only monobromination takes place.