What happens when resorcinol reacts with

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

What happens when resorcinol reacts with HNO₃-H₂SO₄mixture?

Options:

2-nitroresorcinol is formed

3-nitroresorcinol is formed

2,3-dinitroresorcinol is formed

2,4,6-Trinitroresorcinol is formed

Correct Answer:

2,4,6-Trinitroresorcinol is formed

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4. 2,4,6-Trinitroresorcinol is formed.

Resorcinol reacts with HNO3-H₂SO₄ to produce 2,4,6-Trinitroresorcinol which is commonly known as Styphnic acid.