Q. Phenol can be converted into salicylic acid by using:

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A

and alkali under pressure followed by acidic hydrolysis.

B

and alkali at followed by acidic hydrolysis

C

and alkali at followed by oxidation

D

None of these

Solution:

Correct answer is (a) and alkali under pressure followed by acidic hydrolysis.Correct answer is (b) and alkali at followed by acidic hydrolysis

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