Question

When phenol is reacted with $CHC{l}_3$ and NaOH followed by
acidification, salicylaldehyde is formed. Which of the following
species are involved in the above mentioned reaction as
intermediates ?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

Correct answer is (a) Correct answer is (d)