Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 23

Question: Which of the following reagents will produce salicyldehyde on reaction with phenol

[DPMT 2004]

Options:

A) $ CHCl_3/NaOH $

B) $ CCl_4/NaOH $

C) $ CH_2Cl_2/NaOH $

D) $ CH_3Cl/NaOH $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

This reaction is known as Reimer Tiemann reaction.