Alcohol, Phenol and EtherMedium
Question
Phenol is heated with a solution of mixture of KBr and KBrO3. The major product obtained in the above reaction is
Options
A.3-Bromophenol
B.4-Bromophenol
C.2, 4, 6 - Tribromophenol
D.2 - Bromophenol
Solution
In acidic medium, KBr + KBrO3 in turn produces Br2 . Phenol reacts with Br2 (aq) to give 2, 4, 6 - tribromophenol
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