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The aciton of bromine water (excess) on salicylic acid results in the formation of

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Bromination (and nitration) of salicylic acid causes displacement of the carboxyl group with formation of the corresponding `2,4,6-`trisubstutude phenol.

Displacement of the carboxyl group occurs by the following mechanism:

Decarboxylation in alkaline solution takes place similarly (a proton from water is the attacking agent instead of `Br^(+)`) Notice that these displacements of the carboxyl group occur when the reactions are carried out in aqueous solution. They do not occur in acetic acid solution:
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  • Salicylic acid is used

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    as an antiseptic
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    as a medicine for rheumatic pain
    C
    in the preparation of azo dyes
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    all of the above

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    D

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