When phenol is treated with bromine water, the white precipitate formed is

• A

  3, 5-dibromophenol
• Correct answer
  B

  2, 4, 6-tribromophenol
• C

  2, 4-dibromophenol
• D

  2-bromophenol

Solution

If phenol is added to bromine water then white precipitate of 2,4, 6-tribromophenol is obtained and colour of $\mathrm{Br}_2$ water disappears.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.