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Discuss in brief sulphonation and nitration of phenol.

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Sulphoration: It is done by cons `H_(2)SO_(4)` to get ortho and para hydroxy benzene sulphonic acid.

Nitration: Phenol can be nitrated with dilute nitric at law temperature (293K) to give orthio and para nitro phenol.
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