NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is the main reaction product when the phenoxide ion reacts with carbon dioxide?
Options
- AOrtho hydroxybenzoic acid
- BPara hydroxybenzoic acid
- CMeta hydroxybenzoic acid
- DBenzoic acid
Correct answer
A. Ortho hydroxybenzoic acid
Step-by-step solution
The reaction between the phenoxide ion and carbon dioxide primarily results in the formation of ortho hydroxybenzoic acid.