Question

How will you convert phenol to Salicylaldehyde?

Answer 1

Phenol can be converted intosalicylaldehyde by Reimer-Tiemann reaction. In this reaction phenol is treated with chloroform and aq.NaOH to form an intermediate,which on hydrolysis followed by acidification gives salicylaldehyde.

Answer 2

Phenol can be converted into salicylaldehyde by Reimer-Tiemann reaction. In this reaction phenol is treated with chloroform and aq.NaOH to form an intermediate,which on hydrolysis followed by acidification gives salicylaldehyde.