Reaction of phenol with chloroform in presence of dilute sodium hydroxide finally introduces which one of the following functional group?
-CH2Cl
-COOH
-CHCl2
-CHO
Reimer Tiemann's reaction -
The electrophile used is CCl2 (Dichloromethylene) -CHO is introduced in the ortho position.
- wherein
Option 1)
-CH2Cl
This option is incorrect
Option 2)
-COOH
This option is incorrect
Option 3)
-CHCl2
This option is incorrect
Option 4)
-CHO
This option is correct