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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
What product is obtained when phenol reacts with concentrated...
What product is obtained when phenol reacts with concentrated nitric acid?
Options
- A2,4,6-trinitrophenol
- B2,4-dinitrophenol
- C4-nitrophenol
- DPicric acid
Correct answer
A. 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
Step-by-step solution
When phenol reacts with concentrated nitric acid, it forms 2,4,6-trinitrophenol, which is commonly known as Picric acid due to the substitution of three nitro (-NO2) groups on the phenol ring.