What is the product when phenol reacts with Br₂ in water?
Phenol reacts with Br₂ in water to form 2,4,6-tribromophenol due to the strong activation of the ring by the -OH group, leading to trisubstitution.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers > Topic: Chemical Reactions of Alcohols - Dehydration Oxidation Esterification