Multiple choice

When nitrobenzene is fused with KOH, it gives

  1. Ortho-nitrophenol and nitrosobezene

  2. Para-benzaquinone and nitrosobenzene

  3. Para-nitrophenol and para-benzaquinone

  4. Ortho-nitrophenol and para-nitrophenol

  5. (1) and (2) both

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D Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because benzene is activated by the nitro group when it is mostly fused with KOH to form ortho-nitrophenol and para-nitrophenol.