Chemistry-Chemical Reactions
NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12
What is the major product of the nitration of phenol with dilute nitric acid at low temperature (298 K)?
A
Ortho and para nitrophenols
B
Meta nitrophenol only
C
Phenol itself
D
Nitrobenzene
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The nitration of phenol results in the formation of a mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols due to the activating effect of the –OH group on the aromatic ring, which directs incoming groups to these positions.
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