Q11 / 192 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

C6H5OH+CHCl3+NaOH→ Salicylaldehyde the electrophile involved in the above reaction is.

  • A
    Dichloromethyl cation CHCl2 
  • Correct answer
    B
    Dichlorocarbene :CCl2
  • C
    Trichloromethyl anion C¯Cl3
  • D
    Formyl cation CHO

Solution

H2O+CCl3- →:CCl2+Cl-  Electrophile (dichloro carbene)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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