Match the reagents (List-I) with the product (List-II) obtained from phenol. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
- (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
- (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
Answer
(4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
Solution
(a) Kolbe's reaction: sodium phenoxide + CO2, then acidification salicylic acid (iv).
(b) Reimer–Tiemann reaction: CHCl3 + aq. NaOH, then H+ salicylaldehyde (iii).
(c) Phenol heated with zinc dust benzene (ii).
(d) Oxidation of phenol with chromic acid (Na2Cr2O7/H2SO4) benzoquinone (i).
(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
Answer: (4)