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Nitration of Phenols

In this video, we will learn how to prepare p-nitrophenol, a very important intermediate in the synthesis of the drug, paracetamol. Practice this concept - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/organic-chemistry-essentials/x1918b84b5bb1f2e6:electrophilic-aromatic-substitution-reactions/x1918b84b5bb1f2e6:the-curious-case-of-phenol-and-aniline/e/interesting-behaviour-of-phenol-towards-eas-reactions?lang=en Master the concept of “Nitration of Phenols” through practice exercises and videos - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/organic-chemistry-essentials/x1918b84b5bb1f2e6:electrophilic-aromatic-substitution-reactions#x1918b84b5bb1f2e6:the-curious-case-of-phenol-and-aniline Check out more videos and exercises on “Electrophilic aromatic substitution” - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/organic-chemistry-essentials/x1918b84b5bb1f2e6:electrophilic-aromatic-substitution-reactions To get you fully ready for your exam and help you fall in love with “Organic Chemistry”, find the complete bank of exercises and videos for “Organic Chemistry Essentials” here - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/organic-chemistry-essentials . Created by Mahesh Shenoy.

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