Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 22
####25. In the following reaction, the product (s) formed is/are
$(P)$
$(R)$
$(Q)$
(S)
(a) $P$ (major)
(b) $Q$ (minor)
(c) $R$ (minor)
(d) $S$ (major)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 25. (a)
Solution:
- PLAN Phenolic compounds in alkaline solution react with chloroform $\left(CHCl _3\right)$ at a temperature lower than that of $CHCl _3$ to form ortho-isomer as the major product (due to greater stability resulting from intramolecular hydrogen bonding).
$(S)$
Major as stable due to intramolecular H-bonding.
Thus, (b) and (d) are correct.
