Alcohols Phenols and Ethers - Result Question 38
####39. When phenol is treated with $CHCl_3$ and $NaOH$, the product formed is
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(a) Benzaldehyde
(b) Salicylaldehyde
(c) Salicylic acid
(d) Benzoic acid
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Solution:
- (b)
Oc1ccccc1
(Riemer Tiemann reaction)
Salicylaldehyde If $CCI_4$ is used in place of $CHCl_3$, then the product is salicylic acid.