What happens when phenol reacts with 2-H

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

What happens when phenol reacts with 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid in the presence of POCl₃?

Options:

Aspirin

Phenyl salicylate

Diphenyl

Methyl salicylate

Correct Answer:

Phenyl salicylate

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. Phenyl salicylate