JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following sets of reactants is used for preparation of paracetamol from phenol?

(A), , Correct
(B), ,
(C), ,
(D), ,

Answer: (A)

Solution

Phenol is first nitrated with to give -nitrophenol, which is reduced with to -aminophenol, and finally acetylated with acetic anhydride to give paracetamol. The other

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Question ID VK-151737