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Write the equation involved in the following reaction:
Kolbe’s reaction
Explain the following with an example.
Kolbe’s reaction
Chemical Equations/Structures
Explain
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Solution
The phenoxide ion produced by the reaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide has greater reactivity than phenol in electrophilic aromatic substitution. Therefore, it experiences electrophilic replacement with carbon dioxide, a mild electrophile. Ortho-hydroxybenzoic acid is produced as the primary reaction product.
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Chapter 7: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers - Intext Questions [Page 213]
