Q.
The final product of the following reaction is/are
A) [image:11_image148.emf]
B) [image:11_image149.emf]
C) [image:11_image150.emf]
D) [image:11_image151.emf]
Explanation
(b)
Phenol on reaction with chloroform and KOH gives salicyladehyde, which with 50% KOH solution undergoes Cannizaro’s reaction.
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