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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Reimer-Tiemann MCQ

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Reimer-TiemannHardQuestion 39022

Question

Phenol with CHCl3_3/NaOH mainly gives:

  1. A
    salicylaldehyde
    Correct
  2. B
    benzaldehyde
  3. C
    anisole
  4. D
    benzoic acid

Correct answer

salicylaldehyde

Explanation

Formylation occurs ortho to OH under these conditions.

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