Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
The reagent, from the following, which converts benzoic acid to benzaldehyde in one step is
A
LiAlH4
B
KMnO4
C
MnO
D
NaBH4
Answer
MnO
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C) : MnO
Benzoic acid can be converted to benzaldehyde in presence of MnO.