MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #96

The reaction of phenol with chloroform and NaOH is known as

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #96

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with chloroform and NaOH is known as

    • A) Reimer-Tiemann reaction
    • B) Kolbe's reaction
    • C) Williamson synthesis
    • D) Friedel-Crafts alkylation

    Answer: Reimer-Tiemann reaction

    Explanation: Reimer-Tiemann reaction involves phenol reacting with chloroform and NaOH to form salicylaldehyde.