Phenol on treatment with C O 2 in the presence of NaOH followed by acidification produces compound X as the major product. X on treatment with C H 3 C O 2 O in the presence of catalytic amount of H 2 S O 4 produces:

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Two different reactions are taking place here Kolbe–Schmitt reaction and esterification reaction (treatment of the product of Kolbe–Schmitt reaction with ${({CH}_{3} CO)}_{2} O (ester) .$

The two reactions can be written as follows:

1.Kolbe–Schmitt reaction: reaction of phenol with carbon dioxide in the presence of sodium hydroxide, followed by acidification converts phenol to 1−1− hydroxybenzoic acid (Salicylic acid).

2.Esterification reaction: The salicylic acid is then reacted with acetic anhydride ${({CH}_{3} CO)}_{2} O)$ to form aspirin.

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Phenol on treatment with C O 2 in the presence of NaOH followed by acidification produces compound X as the…

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