whats the structure of phenyl methanoate......
n what is the product formed by mononitration of phenyl methanoate.....n explain how is postion of NO2 group decided...?
Phenyl methanoate is a compound having very less shelf-life. So, it is very unstable.
Its formula is C6H5 OCOH (Do not confuse this with benzoic acid)
Its nitration is practically not feasible to carry out.