Wednesday, November 10, 2010

What is the product formed in the below reaction?

It is important to note that phenol undergoes nitration with concentrated HNO3 & H2SO4. Can you name the product formed?
Answer:
The product formed is 2,4,6 trinitrophenol.

Important Question

Chemistry students are familiar with aldol condensation. My question is what is the speciality of the aldehyde that undergo aldol condensation?
Answer:
The aldehyde which undergo aldol condensation should contain at least one α hydrogen atom.