Which of the following will undergo the Reimer-Tiemann reaction?
A
B
C
D
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
The Reimer-Tiemann reaction is characteristic of phenols. Phenol reacts with chloroform and aqueous alkali to introduce a formyl group, mainly at the ortho position, giving salicylaldehyde after work-up. Therefore the structure with an −OH group directly attached to benzene is the intended answer.