Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry
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:
A
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
D
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Answer
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Explanation
Solution
Statement I: Picric acid is 2, 4, 6-trinitrophenol, not 2, 4, 6-trinitrotoluene.
Statement II: Phenol-2, 4-disulphuric acid is treated with concentrated HNO3 to produce picric acid.
