1) X and Y respectively are A) picric acid 2.4,6- tribromophenol B) 5- nitrophenol acid , 5-bromosalicylic acid C) 0-nitrophenol , O-bromophenol D) 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid, 3,5-dibromosalicylic acid Answer: Option AExplanation:Nitration and bromination of salicylic acid, give picric acid (X) and 2,4,6- tribromophenol (Y) respectively 1. Decarboxylation Bromination