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Question

What is the product of the Reimer-Tiemann reaction with phenol?

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Explanation

Phenol reacts with CHCl₃ and aqueous NaOH in the Reimer-Tiemann reaction to form salicylaldehyde (2-hydroxybenzaldehyde) via electrophilic substitution at the ortho position.