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  4. When chloroform reacts with phenol in the presence of KOH (aq.), the reaction is called:

Q. When chloroform reacts with phenol in the presence of KOH (aq.), the reaction is called:

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Solution:

When chloroform is heated with phenol in the presence of KOH, salicylaldehyde is formed. It is known as Riemer-Tlemann reaction.

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