Question

How will you convert phenol to 2 4 6 tribromophenol?

Answer 1

Answer:

conversion of Phenol to 2,4,6 -tribromophenol

Answer 2

Phenol can be converted into 2,4,6-tribromophenol by following step of reaction -

React Phenol with bromine ( Br$_{2}$ ) in the presence of water ( H$_{2}$O ) or aqueous condition, 2,4,6-tribromophenol is formed .

• In aqueous conditions , more B$r^{+}$ is formed and more addition is taking place .
• 2,4,6-Tribromophenol (TBP) is used as a wood preservative and also as a fungicide.