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

Question

What is the product, when phenol is treated with chloroform in presence of alkali? (A) Salcylic acid (B) Salicaldehyde (C) Benzoic acid (D) Phenacitin

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

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

Salcylic acid

Salicaldehyde

Benzoic acid

Phenacitin

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