Hot conc HNO_3 converts graphite into

JEE Main Chemistry question

Hot conc converts graphite into

(A)Graphite oxide
(B)Benzene hexacarboxylic acid
(C)Both (a) and (b)Correct
(D)None of the above

Answer: (C)

Solution

Vigorous oxidation of graphite with hot concentrated nitric acid is known to give both graphite oxide and, on further oxidation, mellitic acid (benzene hexacarboxylic acid),

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