engineering chemistry MCQ #255

The reaction of phenol with chloroform and NaOH gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #255

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with chloroform and NaOH gives?

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

    Answer: Salicylaldehyde

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