NEET2020Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
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)
A
B
C
D
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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