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ChemistryMediumMCQ2018 Β· 08 Apr

Q57.Phenol on treatment with CO2 in the presence of NaOH followed by acidification produces compound X as the major product. X on treatment with (CH3CO)2 O in the presence of catalytic amount of H2SO4 produces: JEE Main 2018 (08 Apr) JEE Main Previous Year Paper (1) (2) (3) (4)

What This Question Tests

This question involves a two-step synthesis starting with phenol undergoing Kolbe's reaction to form salicylic acid, followed by acetylation of the phenolic hydroxyl group with acetic anhydride to form Aspirin.

Concepts Tested

Kolbe-Schmitt reactionElectrophilic aromatic substitutionAcetylation (Esterification of phenol)

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