Q7 / 150 · MHT CET 2008 · Chemistry

The final product of the following reaction is/are Figure

  • A
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  • Correct answer
    B
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  • C
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  • D
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Solution

Phenol on reaction with chloroform and KOH gives salicylaldehyde, which with $50 \%$ KOH solution undergoes Cannizaro's reaction. Figure

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

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