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The nature of 2, 4, 6 - trinitropheno...

The nature of 2, 4, 6 - trinitrophenol is

A

neutral

B

basic

C

acidic

D

weak basic

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The correct Answer is:
C
2, 4, 6 - trinitrophenol is picric acid. It is acidic in nature
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