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Which catalyst is used for Reimer-Tiemann Reaction? |
CHCl3 +aq. NaOH CHCl3 +aq.KOH CH3Cl +aq. NaOH CH3Cl +aq. KOH |
CHCl3 +aq. NaOH |
On treating phenol (C6H5OH) with chloroform (CHCl3) in the presence of sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a –CHO group is introduced at ortho position of benzene ring. This reaction is known as Reimer - Tiemann reaction. |