MHT CET20239 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Identify the product A obtained in the following reaction. Phenol + Conc. Nitric acid conc. H ₂ SO ₄ A
Options
- Ao-Nitrophenol
- Bp-Nitrophenol
- C2,4,6-Trinitrophenol
- DMixture of ortho and para-nitrophenol
Correct answer
C. 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol
Step-by-step solution
Phenol reacts with concentrated nitric acid in presence of concentrated H ₂ SO ₄ to form 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (picric acid).