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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12008548

What happens when benzoic acid is treated with a mixture of conc.HNO3 and conc. H2SO4?

Solution
m-nitrobenzoic acid is formed, when benzoic acid is treated with a mixture of conc.HNO3 and conc. H2SO4 .