JEE Main2009ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
The major product obtained on interaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide is :
Options
- Abenzoic acid
- Bsalicylaldehyde
- Csalicylic acid
- Dphthalic acid
Correct answer
C. salicylic acid
Step-by-step solution
Kolbe - Schmidt reaction is