Question
Chemistry Question on Phenols
When phenol is treated with chloroform in the presence of NaOH, the major product formed is?
A
2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
B
Anisole
C
Salicyaldehyde
D
Methoxy- toluene
Answer
Salicyaldehyde
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(C):Salicyaldehyde