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MHT CET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

Which from following compounds is obtained when toluene is treated with \(\mathrm{CrO}_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2\) in presence of \(\mathrm{CS}_2\) followed by acid hydrolysis?

  1. A Chlorobenzene
  2. B Benzal chloride
  3. C Benzaldehyde
  4. D Benzoic acid
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(C) Benzaldehyde

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This is Etard reaction and the product formed is benzaldehyde.