The oxidation of benzyl chloride with Pb(NO₃)₂ gives

a. benzoic acid

b. benzene

c. benzaldehyde

d. none of these

Please explain with reaction .

Question

The oxidation of benzyl chloride with
Pb(NO3)2 gives
a benzoic acid
b benzene
c benzaldehyde
d none of these
Please explain with
reaction

na · Accepted Answer

Ans (c)

C6H5
CH2 Cl+Pb(NO3)2
â†’C6H5CHO+CuCl2+HNO2

Pb(NO3)2 is a mild oxidizing agent so
benzaldehyde is formed during the oxidation of benzyl chloride with
Pb(NO3)2

The oxidation of benzyl chloride with Pb(NO3)2 gives a. benzoic acid b. benzene c. benzaldehyde d. none of these Please explain with reaction .