engineering chemistry MCQ #13

The reaction of phenol with chloroform and NaOH gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #13

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with chloroform and NaOH gives

    • A) Salicylaldehyde
    • B) Salicylic acid
    • C) Benzaldehyde
    • D) Benzoic acid

    Answer: Salicylaldehyde

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with chloroform and NaOH in the Reimer-Tiemann reaction to give salicylaldehyde.