In the following reaction, the product (s) formed is/are

Question

In the following reaction, the product (s) formed is/are (A) P (major) (B) Q (minor) (C) R (minor) (D) S (major)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

PLAN Phenolic compounds in alkaline solution react with chloroform

(C H C I_{3})

at a temperature lower than that of

C H C l_{3}

to form

ortho-isomer as the major product (due to greater stability

resulting from intramolecular hydrogen bonding).
Thus, (b) and (d) are correct.

Q. In the following reaction, the product (s) formed is/are