Regarding Reimer-Tiemann reaction of phenol with CHCl3 in presence of NaOH the incorrect statement is
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a
:CCl2 is the electrophile
b
c
p-hydroxy benzaldehyde is the minor product
d
Phenoxide is less reactive than phenol towards electrophilic substitution
answer is D.
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Detailed Solution
In phenoxide ion there is no charge separation.In phenol there is charge separation. Stability of phenoxide > phenol. Electron density on benzene ring is more in phenoxide. Electrophilic attack is more easly.