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The reaction of phenol with alkaline chloroform gives salicylaldehyde, it is called:

A)  Gattermann aldehyde synthesis

B)  Perkins reaction

C)  Reimer-Tiemann reaction

D)  Duff reaction

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                The reaction of phenol with alkaline chloroform gives salicylaldehyde. This reaction is called Reimer-Tiemann reaction.