Identify compound X in the following sequence of reactions : [figure]
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Answer
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Solution
As per NCERT, side chain chlorination of toluene gives benzal chloride, which on hydrolysis gives benzaldehyde.
C6H5CH3 Cl2/h C6H5CHCl2
C6H5CHCl2 [373 K]H2O C6H5CH(OH)2 -H2O C6H5CHO
X is benzal chloride, C6H5CHCl2 (the gem-diol formed loses water to give the aldehyde).
Answer: (2)