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Question
Name the reagent used in the following reaction:
Bromination of phenol to 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol.
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Solution
Aqueous bromine, i.e., Br2/H2O, is used in the bromination of phenol to 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol.
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