The major product formed on oxidation of toluene using chromyl chloride in presence of CS2 followed by hydrolysis is
A
Benzoic acid
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B
Benzaldehyde
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C
2−Methyl phenol
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D
Phenol
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Solution
The correct option is B Benzaldehyde On oxidation of toluene using chromyl chloride in presence of CS2 gives chromium complex which upon followed by hydrolysis gives benzaldehyde.