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NEET 2020 Chemistry Aromatic Compounds MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Identify compound X in the following sequence of reactions: CH₃ (C₆H₅) → Cl₂/hν → X → H₂O/373 K → CHO (C₆H₅)

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Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The reaction involves the chlorination of toluene to form benzyl chloride, which on hydrolysis gives benzaldehyde.

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