engineering chemistry MCQ #123

The reaction of phenol with conc. HNO₃ gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #123

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with conc. HNO₃ gives

    • A) o-Nitrophenol
    • B) p-Nitrophenol
    • C) 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol
    • D) None of these

    Answer: 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with conc. HNO₃ to form 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (picric acid).