Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Ques 23

23. Reaction of phenol with chloroform in presence of dilute sodium hydroxide finally introduces which one of the following functional group?

[2015 RS]

(a) $-CH_2 Cl$

(b) $-COOH$

(c) $-CHCl_2$

(d) $-CHO$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 23.(a)

Solution:

Therefore, functional group - $CHO$ is introduced.