Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Picric acid is 2, 4, 6-trinitrotoluene.
Statement II : Phenol-2, 4-disulphuric acid is treated with conc. HNO₃ to get picric acid.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
• D. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Statement I: Picric acid is 2, 4, 6-trinitrophenol, not 2, 4, 6-trinitrotoluene.
Statement II: Phenol-2, 4-disulphuric acid is treated with concentrated HNO$_3$ to produce picric acid.