Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12ChemistryOrganic Nitrogen Compounds2 Marks
Question
How is amino group can be directly converted into nitro group? Explain with an example.
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Answer
Amino group can be directly converted into nitro group using caro's acid $\left( H _2 SO _5\right)$ (or) persuiphuric acid $\left( H _2 S_2 O _8\right.$ ) (or) peroxytrifluro acetic acid $\left( F _3 C . COOOH \right)$ as oxidising agent.
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