Question

Phenol on treatment with $CO_2$ in the presence of $NaOH$ followed by acidification produces compound $X$ as the major product. $X$ on treatment with $(CH_3CO)_2O$ in the presence of catalytic amount of $H_2SO_4$ produces :

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Answer 2