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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Kolbe reaction MCQ

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Kolbe reactionHardQuestion 39021

Question

Sodium phenoxide with CO2_2 under pressure followed by acidification gives:

  1. A
    salicylic acid
    Correct
  2. B
    anisole
  3. C
    benzyl alcohol
  4. D
    toluene

Correct answer

salicylic acid

Explanation

This is the Kolbe-Schmitt reaction.

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