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Phenol is treated with C Cl(4) in presen...

Phenol is treated with `C Cl_(4)` in presence of NaOH. What happens ?

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Like in the Reimer-Tiemann reaction, ortho substitution occurs. Orthohydroxy benzoic acid, called salicylic acid is formed.
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