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COMEDK · Chemistry · 28. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Which of the following does not give benzoic acid on hydrolysis?

  1. A Phenyl cyanide
  2. B BenzoyI chloride
  3. C Benzyl chloride
  4. D Methyl benzoate
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(C) Benzyl chloride

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Benzylchloride does not give benzoic acid on hydrolysis. It forms benzyl alcohol as major product.