Jee Main
Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift
MCQ+4 / -12026
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Phenol on treatment with $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$ /aq. KOH under refluxing condition, followed by acidification produces $p$-hydroxy benzaldehyde 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
