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The nature of 2,4,6-trinitro phenol is...

The nature of 2,4,6-trinitro phenol is

A

neutral

B

basic

C

acidic

D

weak basic

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C
2,4,6- trinitrophenol is picric acid. It is acidic in nature.
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