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Question
Identify 'A' and 'B' respectively in following reaction.
\[\ce{Toluene ->[Cl2][hv] A ->[H2O][\Delta] B}\]
Options
Benzyl chloride and benzaldehyde
Benzyl chloride and benzoic acid
Benzoyl chloride and benzoic acid
Benzoyl chloride and benzaldehyde
MCQ
Solution
Benzyl chloride and benzaldehyde
Explanation:
Side chain chlorination of toluene gives benzal chloride which on hydrolysis gives benzaldehyde.
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