JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-1999

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    What is the product, when phenol is treated with chloroform in presence of alkali?

    A)  Salcylic acid    

    B)         Salicaldehyde

    C)                         Benzoic acid    

    D)         Phenacitin

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Reimer-Tiemann reaction: When phenol reacts with chloroform in presence of alkali, it gives salicylaldehyde. (Reaction proceeds through carbene intermediate)


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