NEETChemistryAlcohol Phenols and EthersMCQ+4 / −1
Reaction of phenol with chloroform in presence of dilute sodium hydroxide finally introduces which one of the following functional group?
- ACOOH
- BCHCl2
- CCHO
- DCH2Cl
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Correct answer: C
This is Reimer–Tiemann reaction.

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