NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What mixture of nitrophenols is obtained when phenol reacts with dilute nitric acid at low temperature?
Options
- AOrtho and meta nitrophenols
- BOrtho and para nitrophenols
- CMeta and para nitrophenols
- DOrtho, meta, and para nitrophenols
Correct answer
B. Ortho and para nitrophenols
Step-by-step solution
Phenol yields a mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols under these conditions.