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Q. Phenol on treatment with dil. $HNO_3$ gives two products $P$ and $Q. P$ is steam volatile but $Q$ is not. $P$ and $Q$ are, respectively.

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Phenol on treatment with dil. $HNO_3$ gives two products ortho and para. Ortho product $(P)$ is steam volatile where as para product $(Q)$ is not.
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