Question

If we use pyrene in the reimer teimann reaction in the place of chloroform,the product formed is

Answer 1

Answer:

Salicylic acid will be the product.

Explanation:

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Generally reimer teimann reaction is the reaction of phenol with chloroform in presence of NaOH/KOH to produce salicylic acid.

But when pyrene (CCL4) is used Instead of chloroform , then the product formed is Salicylic acid.

The reaction  is given below.

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