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Published on: August 11, 2026
At low temperature, phenol reacts with 
in 
to form:
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
When the reaction is carrried out in solvents of low polarity, such as 
or 
and at low
temp, mono -bromophenols are formed.
+ Br 2 
+ 
p-Bromophenol o-Bromophenol
(major) (minor)
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