Q. The product obtained by the reaction of $HBr$ with phenol is
A) [image:11_image59.emf]
B) [image:11_image60.emf]
C) [image:11_image61.emf]
D) There is no reaction
Explanation
(d)
Phenol reacts with $PCl_{5}$ to form chlorobenzene. Halogenation of phenol does not take place with $HX$
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