When phenol is treated with excess of bromine water it gives

• A

  m-bromophenol
• B

  o- and $p$-bromophenol
• C

  2, 4-dibromophenol
• Correct answer
  D

  2, 4, 6-tribromophenol

Solution

Phenol reacts with excess of bromine water to give 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol.

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