JEE Main202226 Jun 2022Evening ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Toluene can be easily converted into benzaldehyde by which of the following reagents?
Options
- ACrO 3 /acetic acid, H 3 O +
- BCrO 3 /acetic anhydride, H 3 O +
- CKMnO 4 / HCl , H 3 O +
- DCO ,   HCl ,   Anhyd .   AlCl 3
Correct answer
B. CrO 3 /acetic anhydride, H 3 O +
Step-by-step solution
Toluene is oxidised to benzaldehyde in presence of CrO 3 /acetic anhydride, H 3 O + Toluene is converted to benzylidene diacetate and hydrolysis reaction of benzylidene diacetate gives benzaldehyde.