NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
How is the conversion of Benzyl chloride → Benzyl alcohol carried out?
Options
- ABy treating benzyl chloride with sodium metal (Na).
- BBy oxidizing benzyl chloride using a strong oxidizing agent.
- CIf benzyl chloride is treated with NaOH (followed by acidification) then benzyl alcohol is produced.
- DBy reducing benzyl chloride using hydrogen gas (H 2 ).
Correct answer
C. If benzyl chloride is treated with NaOH (followed by acidification) then benzyl alcohol is produced.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) If benzyl chloride is treated with NaOH (followed by acidification) then benzyl alcohol is produced.