AIPMT PRELIMS2002Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2002 Chemistry Phenols MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
When phenol is treated with CHCl₃ and NaOH, the product formed is :-
A
Benzaldehyde
B
Salicylaldehyde
C
Salicylic acid
D
Benzoic acid
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
This is the Reimer-Tiemann reaction where phenol reacts with chloroform and base to form salicylaldehyde.
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