The chemical reaction of phenol in the presence of CHCl3 and NaOH followed by acidification gives

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The chemical reaction of phenol in the presence of CHCl3 and NaOH followed by acidification gives (A) salicylaldehyde. (B) salicylic acid. (C) benzoic acid. (D) benzaldehyde.

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Q. The chemical reaction of phenol in the presence of CHCl3​ and NaOH followed by acidification gives

salicylaldehyde.

salicylic acid.

benzoic acid.

benzaldehyde.

Reimer-Tiemann reaction:

Q. The chemical reaction of phenol in the presence of $C H C l_{3}$ and $N a O H$ followed by acidification gives