MHT CET202411 May 2024Evening ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Which from following reagents is used in the conversion of phenol to picric acid?
Options
- Adil. Nitric acid
- Bconc. Nitrous acid
- Cconc. Sulphuric acid
- Dconc. HNO ₃+ conc. H ₂ SO ₄
Correct answer
D. conc. HNO ₃+ conc. H ₂ SO ₄
Step-by-step solution
[Note: In the question, HNO ₂ is changed to HNO ₃ to apply appropriate textual concepts.]