When aquious bromine is added to aqueous phenol a creamy white ppt is obtained. What does this reaction show ?
Options:
- A. phenol is unsaturated
- B. 2-bromophenol is insoluble in water
- C. a hydroxy group makes the benzene ring more susceptible to electrophilic attack
- D. acid-base reaction
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C. a hydroxy group makes the benzene ring more susceptible to electrophilic attack