The reaction of phenol with chloroform in the presence of dilute sodium hydroxide introduces which one of the following functional groups?

  • A
    $-CHCl_2$
  • B
    $-CHO$
  • C
    $-CH_2Cl$
  • D
    $-COOH$

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