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1)

In the following reaction, the products(s) formula is (are)

Answer:

Option B,D

Explanation:

Plan phenolic compounds in alkaline solution react with chloroform (CHCl₃)  ata  temperature lower than that of CHCl₃ to form  ortho- isomer as the major  product (due to greater stability resulting from intramolecular hydrogen  bonding )

major as stable due to interamolecular H-bonding