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The reaction which involves dichlorocarbene as an electrophile is,
- A Reimer-Tiemann reaction
- B Kolbe's reaction
- C Friedel-Craft's acylation
- D Fittig's reaction
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Reimer-Tiemann reaction
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The reaction which involves dichlorocarbene as an electrophile is Reimer-Tiemann reaction.


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Salicylaldehyde


Intermediate
Salicylaldehyde
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