SOLUTION:
Toluene is first converted to benzal chloride by side-chain chlorination, in presence of Chlorine gas and light. Benzal chloride on hydrolysis at 373K gives benzaldehyde.
SOLUTION:
Toluene is first converted to benzal chloride by side-chain chlorination, in presence of Chlorine gas and light. Benzal chloride on hydrolysis at 373K gives benzaldehyde.