Multiple choice

Phenol reacts with bromine in carbon disulphide at low temperature. Which of the following is/are the major product(s) obtained?

  1. Ortho-bromophenol

  2. 2,4,6 tribromophenol

  3. Para-bromophenol

  4. Both (1) and (2)

  5. Hydroquinone

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C Correct answer
Explanation

This option is  correct because when phenol  reacts with CS2 at low temperature,  para-bromophenol is formed as the major product.