Question

how are following conversions carried out a)phenol into picric acid . b). But - 2 2en -1 al into But
-2- en -l-ol ?

Answer 1

(1). Use conc H2SO4 and conc HNO3.

(2). Use LIALH4.

Answer 2

1. USE CONC.H2SO4 WITH CONC.HNO3

2. USE LiAlH4 (reduction)