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What are the intermediates formed during the reactions A and B ?
A. Reimer-Tiemann reaction.
B. Dehydration of alcohols in the slow rate determining step.
What are the intermediates formed during the reactions A and B ?
A. Reimer-Tiemann reaction.
B. Dehydration of alcohols in the slow rate determining step.
A. Reimer-Tiemann reaction.
B. Dehydration of alcohols in the slow rate determining step.
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Reimer-Tiemann reaction proceeds via dichlorocarbene intermediate, while dehydration of alcohols proceeds via carbocation intermediate in the slow step.
Updated On: May 6, 2026
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