engineering chemistry MCQ #183

Phenol reacts with dilute HNO3 to form?

engineering chemistry MCQ #183

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Phenol reacts with dilute HNO3 to form?

    • A) 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol
    • B) 2-Nitrophenol and 4-Nitrophenol
    • C) Phenol nitrate
    • D) No reaction

    Answer: 2-Nitrophenol and 4-Nitrophenol

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with dilute HNO3 to form a mixture of 2-Nitrophenol and 4-Nitrophenol due to the directing effect of the hydroxyl group.