Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 19

####22. When phenol is treated with excess of bromine water, it gives

(a) m-bromophenol

(c) 2, 4-dibromophenol

(b) o-and p-bromophenol

(d) 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol

(1984,1M)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 22. (b)

Solution:

Br2+H2OHBrO+HBr

It is a reversible reaction, but equilibrium is significantly shifted to left, also indicated as Br2(aq).



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