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STANDARD Chemistry Reimer-Tiemann Reaction MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The reaction between phenol and chloroform in the presence of aqueous NaOH is
A
nucleophilic substitution reaction
B
electrophilic addition reaction
C
electrophilic substitution reaction
D
nucleophilic addition reaction
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
This reaction is Reimer-Tiemann reaction and it is an electrophilic substitution reaction.
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