Q. Which of the following sets of reactants is used for preparation of paracetamol from phenol?
A) $HNO_{3},H_{2}/Pd,\ \left( CH_{3}CO \right)_{2}O$
B) $H_{2}SO_{4},\ H_{2}/Pd,\ \left( CH_{3}CO \right)_{2}O$
C) $C_{6}H_{5}N_{2}Cl,\ SnCl_{2}/HCl,\ \left( CH_{3}CO \right)_{2}O$
D) $Br_{2}/H_{2}O,\ Zn/HCl,\ \left( CH_{3}CO \right)_{2}O$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: $HNO_{3},H_{2}/Pd,\ \left( CH_{3}CO \right)_{2}O$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.