JEE Main 2024 — Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift
Question
In Reimer - Tiemann reaction, phenol is converted into salicylaldehyde through an intermediate. The structure of intermediate is __________.
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation
Carbene is intermediate.
Intermediate given in option (1) is produced.
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