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Question

The reaction of phenol with CO₂ and NaOH at high pressure and temperature yields which product?

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Explanation

In Kolbe’s reaction, phenol reacts with CO₂ and NaOH under heat and pressure, followed by acidification, to form salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid).