Question

How to convert phenol into picric acid

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Picric acid from phenol

Picric acid also known as 2,4,6-trinitro phenol.

Step 1: First treat the phenol with concentrated sulfuric acid.

Step 2: Then treat the above mixture with a mixture of concentrated nitric acid and sulfuric  cid.

The schematic reaction of conversion is attached as an image.