Question

Phenol on treatment with co2 in the presence of naoh followed by acidification produces compound x as the major product. X on treatment with (ch3co)2o in the presence of catalytic amount of h2so4 produces :

Answer 1

Phenol on treatment with CO2 in the presence of NaOH followed by acidification produces compound X as the

major product. X on treatment with (CH3CO)2O in the presence of catalytic amount of H2SO4 produces :