Question

Please explain "Reimer-Tiemann reaction" with an example.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Reimer Tiemann reaction is an organic chemical reaction where phenol is converted into an ortho hydroxy benzaldehyde using chloroform, a base, and acid workup. ... A common example of the reaction is the conversion of phenol to salicylaldehyde (2-hydroxy benzaldehyde)

Answer 2

Answer:

In Reimer- Tiemann reaction,Phenol is treated with the Chloroform in presence of aqueous Sodium hydroxide and forms 2-hydroxy benzaldehyde i.e Salicaldehyde.