A solution of phenol in chloroform when treated with aqueous NaOH gives compound P as a major product. The…

A solution of phenol in chloroform when treated with aqueous NaOH gives compound Pas a major product. The mass percentage of carbon in P is ______ .

Solution

Reimer-Tiemann formylation reaction :

  

Molecular formula of product is C7H6O2

Percentage weight of carbon=84122×100=68.85%

 

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