The oxidation of toluene with CrO3 in the presence of (CH3CO)2O gives a product A, which on treatment with conc. NaOH produces:
Oxidation of toluene with CrO3 to benzaldehyde is carried out in the presence of acetic anhydride. Explain why.
Chlorination of toluene in the presence of light and heat followed by treatment with aqueous NaOH gives
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