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Published on: August 14, 2026
When 2-hydroxybenzoic acid (salicylic acid) is treated with bromine water, the product formed is
A
B
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D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Salicylic acid undergoes decarboxylation with the formation of 2,4,6-tribromophenol when treated with bromine water. The displacement of carboxyl group occurs only when the reaction is carried out in aqueous solution.
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