JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersJEE Main 2024

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Picric acid is 2, 4, 6-trinitrotoluene. Statement II: Phenol-2, 4-disulphuric acid is treated with conc. HNO₃ to get picric acid. In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Answer: (A)

Solution

Picric acid is 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNT is the toluene compound), so Statement I is incorrect.

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Question ID VK-011700