Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Part 2

Section: Chemistry
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Question : 7 of 75
 
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Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Phenol on treatment with CHCl3 /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
[22 Jan 2026 Shift 1]
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