engineering chemistry MCQ #251

The reaction of phenol with dil. HNO3 gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #251

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with dil. HNO3 gives?

    • A) o-Nitrophenol and p-Nitrophenol
    • B) m-Nitrophenol
    • C) Phenol
    • D) 2,4-Dinitrophenol

    Answer: o-Nitrophenol and p-Nitrophenol

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with dil. HNO3 to give o-Nitrophenol and p-Nitrophenol due to the directing effect of the hydroxyl group.