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Phenol reacts with bromine water at room temperature to give a white precipitate of 2,4,6-tribromophenol. Benzene does not react with bromine water under the same conditions.
Explain these observations.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Hydroxy compounds
Hydroxy compounds: explain question
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