Q. The structure of the compound that gives a tribromo derivative on treatment with bromine water is
A) [image:11_image116.emf]
B) [image:11_image117.emf]
C) [image:11_image118.emf]
D) [image:11_image119.emf]
Explanation
(a)
m-cresol due to phenoxide ion in $H_{2}O$ solvent, gives tribromoderivative at all ortho and para positions.
[image:11_image291.emf]
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