JEE Main Chemistry question

Vigorous nitration of salicylic acid (excess HNO₃, which also effects oxidative decarboxylation of the ring-activated acid) gives

(A)2,4,6-Trinitrosalicylic acid
(B)2,4,6-Trinitrophenol (picric acid)Correct
(C)2,4,6-Trinitrobenzoic acid
(D)None of the above

Answer: (B)

Solution

Under the vigorous nitrating conditions needed to install three nitro groups on the strongly activated salicylic acid ring, the –COOH group is lost by

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Question ID VK-140396