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Chemistry Alcohol, Phenol and Ether General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

The major product obtained on interaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide is

A
Benzoic acid
B
Salicyladaldehyde
C
Salicylic acid
D
Phthalic acid

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The correct answer is:
C

The reaction of phenol with NaOH and is known as Kolbe-Schmidt or Kolbe’s reaction. The product formed is salicylic acid.

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