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Q. What is the product, when phenol is treated with chloroform in presence of alkali?

JIPMERJIPMER 1999

Solution:

Reimer-Tiemann reaction: When phenol reacts with chloroform in presence of alkali, it gives salicylaldehyde. (Reaction proceeds through carbene intermediate)

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