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Benzaldehyde can be obtained from the hydrolysis of the product formed during side chain chlorination of toluene.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question in an interview for internship.Enquiry is from Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones topic in chapter Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct option is (a) True

Easy explanation: Side chain chlorination of toluene in the PRESENCE of light (represented by hv) gives benzal chloride which on HYDROLYSIS gives benzaldehyde. This is an important COMMERCIAL METHOD for the PRODUCTION of benzaldehyde.



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