COMEDK2025ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Match the reactions given in Column I with the major product formed given in Column II. S.No. Reactions S.No. Major Product formed A P B Q C R D S
Options
- AA = Q B = P C = S D = R
- BA = S B = R C = Q D = P
- CA = Q B = R C = S D = P
- DA = R B = S C = Q D = P
Correct answer
C. A = Q B = R C = S D = P
Step-by-step solution
Reaction A: Benzenediazonium chloride reacts with (i) H₂O to form phenol. Then, (ii) CHCl₃ + NaOH(aq) followed by (iii) dil. HCl performs the Reimer-Tiemann reaction on phenol, yielding salicylaldehyde (o-hydroxybenzaldehyde). This matches product Q. Reaction B: Benzenediazonium chloride reacts with (i) H₂O to form phenol. Then, (ii) C₆H₅COCl/NaOH performs the Schotten-Baumann reaction, converting phenol to phenyl benzoate ( C₆H₅COOC₆H₅ ). This matches product R. Reaction C: Sodium phenoxide reacts with (i) CO₂, 7