What is the product of the reaction of phenol with CHCl₃ in aqueous NaOH

What is the product of the reaction of phenol with CHCl₃ in aqueous NaOH and subsequent acid hydrolysis

Options

(a) Salicylic acid
(b) Salicyladehyde
(c) Benzoic acid
(d) Benzaldehyde

Correct Answer:

Salicyladehyde

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