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Reaction of phenol with chloroform in the presence of dilute sodium hydroxide finally introduces, which one of the following functional group?                                                                                        

A)  \[-C{{H}_{2}}Cl\]             

B)  \[-COOH\]         

C)  \[-CHC{{l}_{2}}\]             

D)  \[-CHO\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

This is Reimer-Tiemann reaction.