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Why ortho is a major produvt in reimer tienman reaction?

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Answered by Anonymous
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Ortho compounds are major products in Reimer Tiemann reactions.In Reiner tiemann rnx, we use phenol and base. Since we know the phenolic hydrogen is acidic, so the base will abstract that proton. As a result, phenoxide ion is formed.

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