MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Organic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesChemical Reactions of Carbonyl compounds

For C6H5CHO which of the following is incorrect?

A.On oxidation it yields benzoic acid

B.It is used in perfumery

C.It is an aromatic aldehyde

D.On reduction yields phenol✓ Correct

Explanation

The compound given in the question is benzaldehyde having formula 퐶6퐻5퐶퐻푂. Since, it has aldehyde functional group, so, on oxidation the aldehyde will convert into carboxylic acid. So, on oxidation of benzaldehyde will give benzoic acid. Since it is an aromatic aldehyde, it is used in perfumery. When the benzaldehyde is reduced, there is formation of benzyl alcohol having formula 퐶6퐻5퐶퐻2푂퐻. The reaction is given below:

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