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Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids

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Picric acid is a yellow coloured compound. Its IUPAC name is:

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m-nitrobenzoic acid

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2,4,6-trinitrophenol

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trinitrotoluene

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trinitroaniline

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Solution

The correct option is B 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
The IUPAC name is 2, 4, 6-trinitrophenol (Picric acid).

So, the correct option is 'B'.

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