MCQ
Nitration of benzoic acid gives
  • $3-$nitrobenzoic acid
  • B
    $2-$nitrobenzoic acid
  • C
    $2, 3-$dinitrobenzoic acid
  • D
    $2, 4-$dinitrobenzoic acid

Answer

Correct option: A.
$3-$nitrobenzoic acid
a
The major product of nitration of benzoic acid is $3-$nitrobenzilc acid or also called $m$-nitro benzoic acid.

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