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Chemistry Question on Uses of Aldehydes and Ketones

Toluene on treatment with chromic oxide in acetic anhydride at 273K to 283K gives

A

benzaldyde

B

benzylidene diacetate

C

benzoic acid

D

benzyl alcohol

E

phenylacetate

Answer

benzylidene diacetate

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B) : benzylidene diacetate