Question

The reagents used in the follwing conversion is:
Benzyl chloride $\to$ Benzyl alcohol

• A. $H_3{O}^{+}$
• B. Acidic $KMn{O}_4$
• C. Aq. $KOH$
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Aq. $KOH$

It is substitution of $C{l}^{-}$ by $O{H}^{-}$ With $H_3{O}^{+}$, it does not react.
In the case of acidic $KMn{O}_4$, benzoic acid product is obtained.
Hence, (c) is correct.