engineering chemistry MCQ #90

The reaction of phenol with dilute HNO₃ gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #90

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with dilute HNO₃ gives

    • A) 2-Nitrophenol and 4-nitrophenol
    • B) 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol
    • C) Nitrobenzene
    • D) Phenol

    Answer: 2-Nitrophenol and 4-nitrophenol

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with dilute HNO₃ to give a mixture of 2-nitrophenol and 4-nitrophenol due to electrophilic substitution.