When phenol reacts with chloroform and an alkali, the product formed is salicyladehyde. If carbon tetrachloride is used in place of chloroform, the product obtained is :

salicylic acid

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Salicylaldehyde

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Phenolphthalein

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Solution

The correct option is A salicylic acid

The reaction of phenol in the presence of chloroform and alkali gives salicylaldehyde.

However, the reaction of phenol with carbon tetrachloride gives salicylic acid.

Option A is correct.

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