The reaction, phenol + CH_2 = O acid or base ortho- and para-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, is called **[MP PET 2003]**

JEE Main Chemistry question

The reaction, phenol ortho- and para-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, is called **[MP PET 2003]**

(A)Laderer Mannasse reactionCorrect
(B)Claisen condensation
(C)Benzoin condensation
(D)Etard reaction

Answer: (A)

Solution

The acid- or base-catalysed addition of formaldehyde to phenol, giving a mixture of o- and p-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, is specifically called the Lederer–Manasse reaction. Claisen condensation involves esters,

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