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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