JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-1999

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    When salicylic acid is heated with zinc-powder, what is obtained?

    A)  Benzoic acid

    B)  Phenol

    C)  o-hydroxy benzyl alcohlol

    D)  Salicaldehyde

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Zn-dust reduce ?OH group (phenolic), hence salicylic acid gives benzoic acid on heating with Zn-powder.


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