For the reaction of phenol with `CHCl_(3)` in presence of KOH, the electrophile is
For the reaction of phenol with `CHCl_(3)` in presence of KOH, the electrophile is
A. `overset(+)CHCl_(2)`
B. `:C"C"l_(2)`
C. `overset(cdot)CHCl_(2)`
D. `"C"Cl_(4)`
4 views
1 Answers
Correct Answer - B
In the reaction of phenol with `CHCI_(3)` in the presence of KOH (Reimer-Tiemann reaction) the electrophile is a carbene `(:CCl_(2))`
4 views
Answered