The nature of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol is

Question

The nature of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol is (A) Neutral (B) Basic (C) Acidic (D) Weakly basic

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2,4,6-trinitrophenol is picric acid. It is acidic in nature due to 3 (-M) group attached with phenol. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-ptth4dadum9bfk9y.jpg" />

Q. The nature of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol is

Neutral

Basic

Acidic

Weakly basic

2,4,6-trinitrophenol is picric acid. It is acidic in nature due to 3 (-M) group attached with phenol.