Q. Phenol can be converted into salicylaldehyde by
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Solution:
Phenol can be converted into salicylaldehyde by Riemer-Tiemann reaction.
Etard reaction-Converts toluene into benzaldehyde
Perkins reaction Benzaldehyde $+$ acid anhydride $\xrightarrow [\text{acid}]{\text { Salt of }} \alpha, \beta$-unsaturated acid Cannizaro reaction-This reaction is shown by aldehydes which do not have a-hydrogen atom. It is a disproportionation reaction.
$2 HCHO \xrightarrow {50}HCOONa + CH _{3} OH$

