Question

What product is formed when phenol is treated with $CHC{l}_3$ and $NaOH$ ?

• A. $3$-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
• B. $2$-Hydroxybenzoic acid
• C. $3$-Hydroxybenzoic acid
• D. $2$-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Correct answer is (d) $2$-Hydroxybenzaldehyde