Which of the following is true statement about the reaction?

Options

A. Ortho isomer is major if PhONa is used
B. Para isomer is major if PhOK is used
C. Product formed is further used for preparation of drug aspirin
D. All of these

Answer

D

Explanation

`K^(oplus)` cation is larger and is likely to be less effective in chelation, so that attack on the p-position with therefore become more competitive.