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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
What mixture of nitrophenols is obtained when phenol reacts with...
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.