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Select the incorrect statement regarding Kolbe's reaction.

A

Pherioxide ion is less reactive then phenol

B

A weak elec'trophile `CO_2` isused in this reaction

C

Ortho-hydroxybenzoic acid is formed as the major product

D

Salicylic acid is formed as the major product and para hydroxy benzoic acid is formed as the minor product

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Phenoxide ion generated by treating phenol with NaOH is even more reactive than phenol towards electrophilic aromatic substitution. Hence, it undergoes electrophihc substitution with `CO_(2)` , (a weak - electrophilejand ortho-hydroxybenzoic acid is formed as the main product. (Kolbe.s reaction)
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