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

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What is the expected product when phenol is treated with bromine water?
  1. Bromobenzene
  2. 2,4,6-Tribromophenol
  3. Benzene
  4. Bromophenol

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Q: What is the expected product when phenol is treated with bromine water?
Solution: The expected product is 2,4,6-tribromophenol, as phenol is highly reactive towards electrophilic substitution due to the hydroxyl group.
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