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Phenol, when it first reacts with concentrated sulphuric acid and then with concentrated nitric acid, gives       AIEEE  Solved  Paper-2007

A) p-nitrophenol  

B) nitrobenzene

C) 2, 4, 6-trinitrobenzene

D) o-nitrophenol

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

                                   The temperature is not mentioned, so it can be assumed to be room temperature at which ortho is the stable product.