MHT CET202313 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Which from following compounds is obtained when toluene is treated with CrO ₂ Cl ₂ in presence of CS ₂ followed by acid hydrolysis?
Options
- AChlorobenzene
- BBenzal chloride
- CBenzaldehyde
- DBenzoic acid
Correct answer
C. Benzaldehyde
Step-by-step solution
This is Etard reaction and the product formed is benzaldehyde.