JEE Main2011ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Phenol is heated with a solution of mixture of KBr and KBrO ₃ . The major product obtained in the above reaction is
Options
- A3-Bromophenol
- B4-Bromophenol
- C2, 4, 6- Tribromophenol
- D2-Bromophenol
Correct answer
C. 2, 4, 6- Tribromophenol
Step-by-step solution
In acidic medium, KBr + KBrO ₃ in turn produces Br ₂ . Phenol reacts with Br ₂ (aq) to give 2, 4, 6 trinitrophenol