JEE Main 2008 — Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question with Solution
From: AIEEE 2008
Question
Phenol, when it first reacts with concentrated sulphuric acid and then with concentrated nitric acid,
gives
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Correct answer
Bo-nitrophenol
Step-by-step explanation
Phenol on reaction with conc. gives a mixture of - and - products (i.e., group, occupies -, - position). At room temperature -product is more stable, which on treatment with conc. will yield -nitrophenol.
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