Reimer-Tiemann reaction introduces an aldehyde group, on to the aromatic ring of phenol…
Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Reimer-Tiemann reaction introduces an aldehyde group, on to the aromatic ring of phenol, ortho to the hydroxyl group. This reaction invsolves electrophilic aromatic substitution. This is a general method for the synthesis of substituted salicylaldehydes as depicted below.

The structure of the intermediate I is

The structure of the intermediate I is
Answer
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