When phenol is treated with $CHCl_3$ and $NaOH$ followed by acidification,salicylaldehyde is produced. Which of the following intermediates is involved in the above reaction?

  • A
    Option A
  • B
    Option B
  • C
    Option C
  • D
    Both $(B)$ and $(C)$

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$(ii)$ Melting point of $o$-nitrophenol is lesser than $p$-nitrophenol.
$(iii)$ Neutralization of phenol is done with $NaHCO_3$.
$(iv)$ Nucleophilic substitution reaction is taking place in the aromatic ring of phenol.

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