engineering chemistry MCQ #93

The reaction of phenol with CHCl3 and NaOH gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #93

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with CHCl3 and NaOH gives

    • A) salicylaldehyde
    • B) salicylic acid
    • C) benzaldehyde
    • D) benzoic acid

    Answer: salicylaldehyde

    Explanation: Reimer-Tiemann reaction: phenol reacts with CHCl3 and NaOH to form salicylaldehyde.