Which of the following does not give benzoic acid on hydrolysis?

Phenyl cyanide

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Benzoyl chloride

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Benzyl chloride

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Methyl benzoate

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Solution

The correct option is B Benzyl chloride

Benzyl chloride on hydrolysis gives benzyl alcohol.
Hence, Option C is correct.

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