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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Which catalyst is used for Reimer-Tiemann Reaction?

Options:

CHCl3 +aq. NaOH

CHCl3 +aq.KOH

CH3Cl +aq. NaOH

CH3Cl +aq. KOH

Correct Answer:

CHCl3 +aq. NaOH

Explanation:

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.