Question

Phenol is heated with a solution of mixture of KBr and KBrO₃. The major product obtained in the above reaction is :
(a) 2-Bromophenol
(b) 3-Bromophenol
(c) 4-Bromophenol
(d) 2, 4, 6-Tribromophenol

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer: 2,4,6-tribromophenol

Explanation:

Br2 is formed by redox reaction,

And OH group is o-p directing group.

Hence br is attracted on o-p position.