Q. Identify compound X in the following sequence of reactions : $C_6H_5CH_3 \xrightarrow{Cl_2/h\nu} X \xrightarrow[373\ K]{H_2O} C_6H_5CHO$
A) $C_6H_5CH_2Cl$
B) $C_6H_5CHCl_2$
C) $C_6H_5CCl_3$
D) $C_6H_5Cl$
Explanation
[Solution] Side-chain chlorination gives benzal chloride ($C_6H_5CHCl_2$), which hydrolyses to benzaldehyde. Answer (2).
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