99 Percentile Qs Bank for JEE MainChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
In the reaction, C 6 H 5 OH   → NaOH A   → 140º C , (4-7  atm ) CO 2   B   → HCl C Product C is ________.
Options
- Abenzoic acid
- Bsalicylaldehyde
- Cchlorobenzene
- Dsalicylic acid
Correct answer
D. salicylic acid
Step-by-step solution
Phenol reacts with NaOH to form sodium phenoxide. Sodium phenoxide reacts with CO 2 to form sodium salicylate. Product formed reacts with HCl to produce salicylic acid.