The final product obtained when toluene is subjected to side chain chlorination followed by hydrolysis at 373 K is

phenol

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benzaldehyde

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acetophenone

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chlorobenzene

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Solution

The correct option is B benzaldehyde
The final product obtained, when toluene is subjected to side chain chlorination followed by hydrolysis at 373 K is benzaldehyde.
Side chain chlorination of toluene gives dichloromethyl benzene. This on hydrolysis gives benzaldehyde.

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