Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 89

Question: Salicylic acid can be prepared using Reimer-Tiemann’s reaction by treating phenol with

[KCET 1989]

Options:

A) Methyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride

B) Carbon dioxide under pressure in sodium hydroxide solution

C) Carbon tetrachloride and concentrated sodium hydroxide

D) Sodium nitrite and a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution: