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Phenol on treatment with CO2 in the presence of NaOH followed by acidification produces compound X as the major product. X on treatment with (CH3CO)2 in the presence of catalytic amount of H2SO4 produces:

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Solution

The correct option is A
Phenol undergoes Kolbe reaction with CO2 in the presence of NaOH followed by hydrolysis to furnish salicylic acid.


Acetylation of salicylic acid produces aspirin with acetic anhydride in acidic medium.


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