Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 31

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Reimer-Tiemann reaction introduces an aldehyde group, on to the aromatic ring of phenol, ortho to the hydroxyl group. This reaction involves electrophilic aromatic substitution. This is a general method for the synthesis of substituted salicylaldehydes as depicted below.

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34. The structure of the intermediate $I$ is

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Correct Answer: 34. (b)

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