STANDARDChemistry-Phenols
STANDARD Chemistry Reactions of Phenols MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Conversion of phenol to salicylic acid and to salicylaldehyde is known as (respectively)
A
Reimer-Tiemann reaction and Kolbe's reaction
B
Williamson's synthesis and Hydroboration oxidation
C
Kolbe's reaction and Williamson's synthesis
D
Kolbe's reaction and Reimer-Tiemann reaction
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Kolbe's reaction converts phenol to salicylic acid, while the Reimer-Tiemann reaction converts phenol to salicylaldehyde.
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