The reaction involved in the oil of wint...

The reaction involved in the oil of winter green test is salicylic acid `overset(Delta)underset("Conc. "H_(2)SO_(4))rarr "product."` The product is treated with `Na_(2)CO_(3)` solution. The missing reagent in the above reaction is

A

NaOH

B

Ethanol

C

Methanol

D

Phenol

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The correct Answer is:

C

The direct esterification of methanol with salicylic acid in the presence of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` gives methyl salicylate or oil of winter green.

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