Question

What happens when phenol is treated with
Br2 in water
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Answer 1

Answer:

If bromine water is added to a solution of phenol in water, the bromine water is decolorized and a white precipitate is formed which smells of antiseptic. The precipitate is 2,4,6-tribromophenol. Notice the multiple substitution around the ring - into all the activated positions.

Answer 2

Answer:

Polyhalogen derivatives are given when Phenol is treated with bromine water, in which all the H-atoms present at the o- and p- positions are substituted by Bromine with respect to the -OH group. Phenol produces a white precipitate of 2,4,6-tribromophenolol when combined with excess bromine water.

Explanation:

What happens when phenol reacts with br2 water?

If bromine water is added to a solution of phenol in water, the bromine water is decolorized and a white precipitate is formed which smells of antiseptic. The precipitate is 2,4,6-tribromophenol. Notice the multiple substitution around the ring - into all the activated positions.