MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question
What is the product obtained in Reimer- Tiemann reaction?
Answer: (A)
Solution
In the Reimer-Tiemann reaction, phenol is treated with chloroform in the presence of aqueous NaOH at 340 K, followed by acid hydrolysis. Dichlorocarbene () attacks the ortho position of the phenoxide ion and the intermediate is hydrolysed to
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