Nitrating phenol fully gives 2,4,6 trinitrophenol, commonly known as:
APicric acid
BPyruvic acid
CPalmitic acid
DPropionic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Picric acid
1. Three nitro groups are added to the ring.
2. The product has a common name.
3. It is picric acid.
_Source: syllabus Chemistry Part II, Class XII, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers._
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