Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 33
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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.
36. Which one of the following reagents is used in the above reaction?
(a) $a q $ $NaOH+CH _3 Cl$
(b) $a q$ $ NaOH+CH _2 Cl _2$
(c) $a q $ $NaOH+CHCl _3$
(d) $a q$ $ NaOH+CCl _4$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 36. (c)
Solution:
BETA
