Q45 / 150 · MHT CET 2012 · Chemistry

Which of the following compound forms white precipitate with bromine water?

A
Nitrobenzene
Correct answer
B
Phenol
C
Benzene
D
All of the above

Solution

Phenol reacts with bromine water to yield white precipitate of $2,4,6$ - tribromophenol.

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

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