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.