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Preparation of Alcohols - from Alkenes Haloalkanes Carbonyls Grignard

Which compound is produced when phenol reacts with conc. HNO₃ at 60°C?

Phenol reacts with conc. HNO₃ at 60°C to form 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (picric acid) due to the strong activation of the ring by the -OH group, allowing trisubstitution.

Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers > Topic: Preparation of Alcohols - from Alkenes Haloalkanes Carbonyls Grignard

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Classification and Nomenclature and Structures of Alcohols Phenols Ethers

Which condition favors mononitration of phenol when it reacts with HNO₃?

Dilute HNO₃ at low temperature favors mononitration of phenol, producing a mixture of 2-nitrophenol and 4-nitrophenol, with the para isomer being the major product due to lower steric hindrance.

Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers > Topic: Classification and Nomenclature and Structures of Alcohols Phenols Ethers

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#phenol nitration

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Which compound is produced when phenol reacts with conc. HNO₃ at 60°C?

Which condition favors mononitration of phenol when it reacts with HNO₃?

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