Question

How will you convert chlorobenzene to p-nitrophenol?

Answer 1

Step 1: Reaction with aq. KOH

                    →Chlorobenzene + KOH(aq.) ⇒ Phenol

Step 2: Perform Nitration

→ Phenol + (conc.)HNO₃ + (conc.)H₂SO₄ ⇒ p-nitrophenol (major) + o-nitrophenol(minor)