engineering chemistry MCQ #63

The reaction of phenol with chloroform and aqueous NaOH is an example of?

engineering chemistry MCQ #63

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with chloroform and aqueous NaOH is an example of?

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

    Answer: Reimer-Tiemann reaction

    Explanation: Reimer-Tiemann reaction involves the reaction of phenol with chloroform in the presence of NaOH to form salicylaldehyde.