JIPMER2005ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Phenol reacts with chloroform in presence of
Options
- AH ₂ SO ₄
- BKOH
- CNaNO ₂ / HCl
- DG.R
Correct answer
B. KOH
Step-by-step solution
Phenol reacts with chloroform in presence of potassium hydroxide to form salicylaldehyde.