STANDARDChemistry-Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

STANDARD Chemistry Kolbe's Reaction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Salicylic acid is prepared from phenol by

A

Reimer-Tiemann reaction

B

Kolbe's reaction

C

Kolbe electrolysis reaction

D

none of these.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Kolbe's reaction involves the carboxylation of phenol to form salicylic acid. This is the correct method for preparing salicylic acid from phenol.

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