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Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers

Question
CBSEENCH12008121

Name the electrophile in the Reimer Tiemann reaction and how is it formed?

Solution
The electrophile is dichloro carbon, CCl2. It is formed by the reaction of CHCl3 with NaOH.
CHCl3 + NaOH  → NaCl + H2O + CCl2