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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