When salicylic acid is heated with zinc-powder, what is obtained?

Question

When salicylic acid is heated with zinc-powder, what is obtained? (A) Benzoic acid (B) Phenol (C) o-hydroxy benzyl alcohlol (D) Salicaldehyde

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Zn-dust reduce ?OH group (phenolic), hence salicylic acid gives benzoic acid on heating with Zn-powder.

Q. When salicylic acid is heated with zinc-powder, what is obtained?