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