JEE Main 202226 JuneEvening Shift
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2022
- Date
- 26 June
- Shift
- Evening Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Aldehydes and Ketones
JEE Main 2022 · 26 June · Evening Shift · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
Toluene can be easily converted into benzaldehyde by which of the...
Toluene can be easily converted into benzaldehyde by which of the following reagents?
Options
- A /acetic acid,
- B /acetic anhydride,
- C
- D
Correct answer
B. /acetic anhydride,
Step-by-step solution
Toluene is oxidised to benzaldehyde in presence of /acetic anhydride,
Toluene is converted to benzylidene diacetate and hydrolysis reaction of benzylidene diacetate gives benzaldehyde.