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Question

Chemistry Question on Reaction Mechanisms & Synthesis

Identify A and B in the following sequence of reaction.
Reaction

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

Answer

2

Explanation

Solution

In the reaction, toluene undergoes chlorination in the presence of light to form benzyl chloride (A). On further oxidation with water, it forms benzaldehyde (B).
Thus the correct answer is Option B.