What is the major product when phenol is treated with bromine water?

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What is the major product when phenol is treated with bromine water?
  1. Bromobenzene
  2. 2-bromophenol
  3. 4-bromophenol
  4. Bromophenol

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Q: What is the major product when phenol is treated with bromine water?
Solution: Phenol reacts with bromine water to predominantly form 2-bromophenol due to the activating effect of the hydroxyl group.
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