Toluene reacts with chromyl chloride in presesnce of CS2 followed by hydrolysis give which of the following compound?
A
Benzaldehyde
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B
Benzoyl chloride
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C
Benzene
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D
o−chlorotoluene
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Solution
The correct option is A Benzaldehyde Toluene reacts with chromyl chloride in presence of CS2 followed by hydrolysis give benzaldehyde. This is Etard's reaction.