Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :

Statement I: Phenol on treatment with $\mathrm{CHCl}_{3} /$ aq. KOH under refluxing condition, followed by acidification produces $p$ -hydroxy benzladehyde as the major product and $o$ -hydroxy benzaldehyde as the minor product.

Statement II : The mixture of $p$ -hydroxybenzaldehyde and $o$ -hydroxybenzaldehyde can be easily separated through steam distillation.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Accepted Answer

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Answer

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

JEE Main 2026 — 22 January, Morning Shift — Question 51

Answer: D

Step-by-step solution

Practise Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols