What happens when phenol is treated with excess of nitrating mixture?

1.	What happens when phenol is treated with excess of nitrating mixture?
Answer» Answer: With CONCENTRATED nitric ACID, more nitro groups substitute around the ring to give 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (common name: PICRIC acid).

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With CONCENTRATED nitric ACID, more nitro groups substitute around the ring to give 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (common name: PICRIC acid).

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