JEE Main Chemistry question

[AIEEE 2011] Phenol is heated with a mixture of KBr and KBrO₃. The major product obtained is

Answer: (D)

Solution

KBr/KBrO₃ generates Br₂ *in situ* (comproportionation); phenol's ring is so strongly activated that it

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Question ID VK-140099