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Question
What is the product obtained in Reimer - Tiemann reaction?
Options
Salicylaldehyde
Aniline
2, 4, 6- trinitrophenol
Salicylic acid
MCQ
Solution
Salicylaldehyde
Explanation:
In Reimer - Tiemann reaction, phenol reacts with chloroform and sodium hydroxide (or KOH). Salicylaldehyde is produced as the main product and 4- hydroxybenzaldehyde is a minor product.
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