Which compound results from the Kolbe’s reaction of phenol?
In Kolbe’s reaction, phenol reacts with CO₂ under basic conditions followed by acidification to form salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid).
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers > Topic: Chemical Reactions of Phenols and Ethers and Uses