JEE Main 2022 — Aldehydes and Ketones Question with Solution
JEE Main 2022 (26 Jun Shift 2)
Question
Toluene can be easily converted into benzaldehyde by which of the following reagents?
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Correct answer
B /acetic anhydride,
Step-by-step explanation
Toluene is oxidised to benzaldehyde in presence of /acetic anhydride,
Toluene is converted to benzylidene diacetate and hydrolysis reaction of benzylidene diacetate gives benzaldehyde.
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