Electrophilic Substitution in Phenol

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Ortho/para directing OH group.
Bromination: $$C_6H_5OH + Br_2 \rightarrow 2,4,6\mathrm{-tribromophenol}$$
Nitration: With dilute HNO₃ → o/p-nitrophenols.
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