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When phenol reacts with chloroform and an alkali, the product formed is salicyladehyde. If carbon tetrachloride is used in place of chloroform, the product obtained is :
- salicylic acid
- Salicylaldehyde
- Phenolphthalein
- Cyclohexanol
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The reaction of phenol in the presence of chloroform and alkali gives salicylaldehyde.
However, the reaction of phenol with carbon tetrachloride gives salicylic acid.
Option A is correct.
However, the reaction of phenol with carbon tetrachloride gives salicylic acid.
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