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Phenol reacts with chloroform in presence of
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersJIPMERJIPMER 2005
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$
  • B $\mathrm{KOH}$
  • C $\mathrm{NaNO}_2 / \mathrm{HCl}$
  • D $\mathrm{G.R}$
Solution:
1480 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\mathrm{KOH}$
Phenol reacts with chloroform in presence of potassium hydroxide to form salicylaldehyde.

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