Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
What is the product of Riemer-Timer Reaction?
A
Salicylaldehyde
B
Salicylic Acid
C
Phenol
D
Bromobenzene
Answer
Salicylaldehyde
Explanation
Solution
Reimer-Tiemann reaction is the treatment of phenol with chloroform in presence of aqueous NaOH followed by hydrolysis of the resulting products gives salicylaldehyde as the major product, along with some minor side products.
Therefore the correct option is (A) Salicylaldehyde