Question

How to convert benzene to TNT?stucture

Answer 1

From Nitrobenzene we can easily prepare TNT by following steps:

Nitrobenzene on reduction in acidic medium gives Aniline.

Obtained Aniline when treated with NaNO2 + HCl at 0–5 degree C gives Benzene Diazonium Chloride.

Benzene Diazonium Chloride when treated with water in presence of H2SO4 gives Phenol.

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