Identify compound (Z) in the following reaction sequence.
(A)(see structure)
(B)(see structure)
(C)(see structure)✓ Correct
(D)(see structure)
Answer: (C)
Solution
Chlorobenzene with NaOH at 623 K/300 atm (Dow process) followed by acidification (HCl) gives phenol (X→Y). Phenol is strongly activating and ortho/para directing, so nitration with conc. HNO3 introduces −NO2 groups at the ortho and para positions, giving the 2,4-dinitrophenol type product. This corresponds to structure (C).
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