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What is the product formed when phenol is treated with chloroform and NaOH followed by dilute HCl?
What is the product formed when phenol is treated with chloroform and NaOH followed by dilute HCl?
- Phenyl acetate
- Phenyl benzoate
- Benzyl alcohol
- 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde (correct)
What reagent is used to convert the intermediate formed from phenol, chloroform, and NaOH into 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde?
What reagent is used to convert the intermediate formed from phenol, chloroform, and NaOH into 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde?
- Dilute HCl (correct)
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Concentrated H2SO4
- Hydrogen peroxide
What is the role of chloroform in the reaction with phenol and NaOH?
What is the role of chloroform in the reaction with phenol and NaOH?
- Provides the trichloromethyl anion as an electrophile (correct)
- Forms a protective layer around phenol
- Acts as a catalyst
- Provides chloride ions for substitution reaction
