Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers
When phenol is treated with chloroform in the presence of Sodium hyrdroxide, product formed will be :
A
Salicyclic acid
B
Salicylate ion
C
Salicylaldehyde
D
benzoquinone
Answer
Salicylaldehyde
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C) :Salicylaldehyde.