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The product obtained by the reaction of \( \mathrm{HBr} \) with phenol is
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  • D There is no reaction
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The correct answer is: There is no reaction
Phenol reacts with PCl5 to form chlorobenzene. Halogenation of phenol does not take place with HX.

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