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The reaction involved in the oil of Winter Green test is salicylic acid underset(conc." "H_(2)SO_(4))overset(Delta)to product. The product is treated with Na_(2)CO_(3) solution. The missing reagent in the above reaction is

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NaOH
Ethanol
Methanol
Phenol

Solution :The DIRECT esterification of methanol with SALICYLIC acid in the PRESENCE of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4) `gives methyl SALICYLATE or oil of winter green.
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