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Salicylic acid can be easily prepared by reaction between

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a

benzoic acid and H2O2

b

phenol and formic acid

c

phenol and CO2

d

benzene diazonium chloride and phenol

answer is A.

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The given reaction is Kolbe's electrolysis where phenol first reacts with CO2 (in the presence of NaOH providing reactions conditions also (temperature and pressure)). Then the product goes under hydrolysis and forms the desired product.

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