AP EAMCET202123 Aug 2021Evening ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
When phenol is treated with bromine water, the white precipitate formed is
Options
- A3, 5-dibromophenol
- B2, 4, 6-tribromophenol
- C2, 4-dibromophenol
- D2-bromophenol
Correct answer
B. 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol
Step-by-step solution
If phenol is added to bromine water then white precipitate of 2,4, 6-tribromophenol is obtained and colour of Br ₂ water disappears.