NEETChemistryAldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMCQ+4 / −1
The intermediate compound 'X' in the following chemical reaction is :


- A

- B

- C

- D

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Correct answer: A
This is Etard reaction in which reaction of toluene with chromyl chloride in CCl4 followed by hydrolysis gives benzaldehyde. Toluene reacts with chromyl chloride to form a precipitate called the Etard complex.

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