engineering chemistry MCQ #87

The product of the reaction of phenol with CHCl₃ and NaOH is

engineering chemistry MCQ #87

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction of phenol with CHCl₃ and NaOH is

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

    Answer: Salicylaldehyde

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with CHCl₃ and NaOH in the Reimer-Tiemann reaction to form salicylaldehyde.