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Is Picric Acid Is A Strong Acid?

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On: May 30, 2022

2,4,6-Trinitrophenol is highly acidic in nature as three electron withdrawing groups (Nitro group) are attached to it. These electron withdrawing groups on phenol make it highly acidic. That’s why it is known as picric acid. What is the use of picric acid? Picric acid is used in the production ofRead More →

What Happens When Picric Acid Reacts With Sodium Bicarbonate?

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On: May 30, 2022

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This is because, the three NO2 groups attached on the the ortho, para and meta positions, which offer inductive effect on the ring system, that pulls the electron pair between O-H bonds towards O and releasing H. 3. Thus picric acid readily dissolves in sodium bicarbobate. How does sodium bicarbonateRead More →