Question

Which is used to obtain salicylic acid from phenol?

• A. $CC{l}_4$
• B. $CHC{l}_3$
• C. $C_2{H}_{5}OH$
• D. $CC{l}_2{F}_2$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

When phenol reacts with $CC{l}_4$ it gives salicylic acid.