engineering chemistry MCQ #45

The reaction of phenol with chloroform and KOH is called

engineering chemistry MCQ #45

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with chloroform and KOH is called

    • A) Reimer-Tiemann reaction
    • B) Williamson synthesis
    • C) Kolbe's reaction
    • D) Fries rearrangement

    Answer: Reimer-Tiemann reaction

    Explanation: Reimer-Tiemann reaction involves the reaction of phenol with chloroform and KOH to form salicylaldehyde.