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When phenol is treated with \[CHC{{l}_{3}}\] and \[NaOH\] the product formed is

A)  benzaldehyde                 

B)  salicylaldehyde

C)  salicylic acid      

D)  benzoicacid

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

Reimer-Tiemann reaction: When phenol is treated with chloroform and\[NaOH\], salicylaldehyde is obtained.