MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #214

What is the reaction between phenol and nitric acid?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #214

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the reaction between phenol and nitric acid?

    • A) Nitration
    • B) Sulfonation
    • C) Halogenation
    • D) Nitrosation

    Answer: Nitration

    Explanation: The reaction between phenol and nitric acid is a nitration reaction, where a nitro group is introduced onto the benzene ring.